{"product_id":"indian-purple-long-eggplant-seeds","title":"Eggplant Indian Purple Long","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndian Purple Long Eggplant\u003c\/strong\u003e · Open-Pollinated · Non-GMO · Origin: Karnataka, South India\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlant Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBotanical Name: \u003cem\u003eSolanum melongena\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommon Names: Eggplant, Brinjal, Baingan, Badanekayi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariety: Indian Purple Long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePollination: Open-Pollinated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFruit Color: Deep Purple, glossy skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFruit Shape: Long, slender, and elongated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAverage Fruit Weight: 80–100 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAverage Fruit Length: ~8 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSun Requirement: Full Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowing Season: Warm Season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInternational \u0026amp; Regional Names\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKannada:\u003c\/strong\u003e Badanekayi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTelugu:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vankaya\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHindi:\u003c\/strong\u003e Baingan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTamil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kathirikai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnglish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eggplant \/ Brinjal \/ Aubergine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Grow Indian Purple Long?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen-pollinated variety sourced from Karnataka, South India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautiful deep purple, glossy, slender fruits ~8 inches long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConvenient 80–100 gram fruit size — easy to slice, chop, and cook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest harvested young and tender for superior flavor and texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeat-loving and well suited for summer gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for garden beds, raised beds, and large containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA familiar South Indian-style brinjal you can grow at home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCulinary Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSouth Indian brinjal curries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBadanekayi Palya\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEggplant Fry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrinjal Masala\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSambar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStir-fries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoasting and Grilling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMixed vegetable curries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before last expected spring frost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSowing Depth: 1\/4 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal Germination Temperature: 75–85°F (24–29°C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTypical Germination: 7–14 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep seed-starting medium evenly moist but not waterlogged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransplant outdoors only after all frost danger has passed and nights are consistently warm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarden off seedlings gradually before transplanting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant Spacing: 24–30 inches apart; Full sun (6–8+ hours daily)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant in fertile, well-draining soil enriched with compost or organic matter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintain consistent moisture, especially during flowering and fruit development\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor containers: one plant per 5-gallon (or larger) container with good drainage in full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest when fruits are ~8 inches long, deep purple, and skin is smooth and glossy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut fruit with clean scissors or pruning shears — regular harvesting encourages continued production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat NOT To Do\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not transplant while frost risk remains or temperatures are still cool — eggplant needs consistent warmth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not allow soil to remain excessively dry for extended periods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not harvest fruits after skin turns dull — flavor and texture decline past peak maturity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not pull fruits from the plant — always cut to avoid damaging the stem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSeed Quality Promise\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen-pollinated — no hybrids, no GMOs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach packet contains 50+ seeds (1 Pack), 100+ seeds (2 Pack), or 150+ seeds (3 Pack)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHome gardeners growing South Indian or Indian-inspired vegetables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCooks who love authentic Karnataka, South Indian, or everyday Indian cuisine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeed savers preserving open-pollinated varieties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSummer garden beds, raised beds, and large containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone looking to grow a classic Indian-style long brinjal at home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/inheritedseeds.com\/pages\/download-guide-here\" title=\"Download Our Free Vegetable Growing Guide\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClick here to download our free vegetable growing guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Inherited Seeds","offers":[{"title":"1 Pack (50+ seeds)","offer_id":47237322997933,"sku":"IS1165","price":4.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 Pack (100+ seeds)","offer_id":47237323030701,"sku":null,"price":7.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 Pack (150+ seeds)","offer_id":47237323063469,"sku":null,"price":11.07,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0531\/9134\/4301\/files\/5_f2f0acaf-b0c0-4fe5-b6fe-861f32b52c80.png?v=1787183208","url":"https:\/\/inheritedseeds.com\/products\/indian-purple-long-eggplant-seeds","provider":"Inherited Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}