Ferry-Morse 3053 Organic Eggplant Seeds, Early Long Purple (500 Milligram Packet) (Discontinued by Manufacturer)
Organic. Fruits are long, slightly bulbous. Deepen to rich purple near maturity. The slender fruits are meaty and easy to slice. Very prolific. Low in calories and high in vitamins A, C and the B group. This packet will plant approximately a 60 foot row. You can tell when eggplant is ripe by its glossy purple look. Harvest fruits while still shiny. Cut from the stem with a knife. Start seeds indoors in warm, sunny location 8-10 weeks before transplanting outdoors. Wait 3 weeks after frost to transplant outside.   Or, in warmer climates, sow directly in garden. Note: Eggplant requires full sun and rich, fertile, well-drained soil.