{"product_id":"50-seeds-long-purple-eggplant-heirloom-vegetable-garden","title":"50 Seeds Long Purple Eggplant Heirloom Vegetable Garden","description":"\u003cp\u003eLong Purple Eggplant is a classic heirloom variety valued for its elongated, deep purple fruit and reliable production. The slender, glossy eggplants grow to roughly 8 to 10 inches long and offer a mild, tender flesh that is well suited to a range of kitchen uses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese plants are a favorite for home vegetable gardens, producing fruit that works well in roasting, grilling, frying, and classic dishes such as ratatouille and eggplant parmesan. The vigorous plants grow upright and reward steady care with a generous harvest across the warm season.\u003cbr\u003e\nSpecies: Solanum melongena\u003cbr\u003e\nVariety: Long Purple\u003cbr\u003e\nType: Heirloom annual vegetable\u003cbr\u003e\nPlant_Habit: Upright bushy\u003cbr\u003e\nSun: Full sun\u003cbr\u003e\nSoil: Well-drained, fertile, loamy\u003cbr\u003e\nDays_to_Harvest: 70 to 85\u003cbr\u003e\nZones: 4 to 10\u003cbr\u003e\nGermination: 7 to 14 days at 75 to 85F\u003cbr\u003e\nSowing: Start indoors 6 to 8 weeks before last frost\u003cbr\u003e\nSpacing: 18 to 24 inches apart\u003cbr\u003e\nNotes: Consistent moisture supports steady fruit development\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67664814637192,"sku":"ANNISA-552","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0717\/4648\/6408\/files\/il_fullxfull.7958014109_ee18_7f5e5b3c-1e01-4a4c-8901-e1f1ba7003a1.jpg?v=1791899533","url":"https:\/\/www.natesgardensupply.com\/products\/50-seeds-long-purple-eggplant-heirloom-vegetable-garden","provider":"Nate's Garden Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}