{"product_id":"eggplant-violetta-lunga-30-seeds","title":"Eggplant - Violetta Lunga (30 seeds)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eEggplant - Violetta Lunga\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSolanum melongena\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEggplant '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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStocky 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring, Summer\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indoors, 5 mm deep; transplant after frost risk passes\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45–60 cm apart\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75–90 cm; stocky and vigorous\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7–14 days at 21–24°C\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70–80 days; pick when skin is glossy and firm at 20–25 cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mild, tender, and versatile; excellent grilled or roasted\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rasmussen Gardens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58391443472687,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0928\/4098\/4879\/files\/Eggplant_-_Violetta_Lunga_30_seeds.png?v=1788038582","url":"https:\/\/rasmussengardens.co.nz\/products\/eggplant-violetta-lunga-30-seeds","provider":"Rasmussen Gardens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}