Eggplant - Violetta Lunga (30 seeds)

Eggplant - Violetta Lunga

Solanum melongena

Eggplant 'Violetta Lunga' is a prolific Italian heirloom producing slender, glossy, deep purple fruit 20–25 cm long with tender white flesh, few seeds, and a mild, versatile flavour. One of the most productive eggplant varieties available, it delivers generous and sustained yields of uniform, elegant fruit throughout the warm season. Excellent for slicing, grilling, roasting, stir-fries, and classic Mediterranean dishes where its mild flavour and smooth texture perform consistently well.

Stocky and vigorous in habit, 'Violetta Lunga' thrives in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil and consistent moisture. Stake plants as fruit develops to support the weight of the heavy crop. Harvest while skin is still glossy and firm for the best flavour, as overripe fruit can become bitter and fibrous.

Planting Season: Spring, Summer
Sow: Indoors, 5 mm deep; transplant after frost risk passes
Spacing: 45–60 cm apart
Height: 75–90 cm; stocky and vigorous
Germination: 7–14 days at 21–24°C
Harvest: 70–80 days; pick when skin is glossy and firm at 20–25 cm
Flavour: Mild, tender, and versatile; excellent grilled or roasted

30 seeds