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Solanum melongena
EGGPLANT-PING TUNG LONG (Aubergine) is an extremely beautiful heirloom from Taiwan Lavender fruits have an incredible shine that radiates off the skin. This variety is so sweet and tender, superbly delicious! One of the best Asian eggplants on the market. Slender fruits up to 35cm and slightly more than 2.5cm in diameter Hardy, vigorous plants are disease resistant. Usually produces 20 or more fruits per plant. 65-75 days from transplant. 1-1.3 mtr tall. A very adaptable eggplant variety tolerant of high heat, moisture stress and bacterial wilt.
Sow in seed tray or punnet, use seed raising mix or compost. Keep moist. Transfer to final position 60-75cm (2-2.5ft) apart. Use a short stake in exposed areas. Can be sown direct if required.
| Germination Time (Days) | 10 – 20 |
| Maturity Time (Days) | 90 – 120 |
| Sowing Depth (mm) | 6 |
| Plant Spacing (cm) | 60 – 75 |
| Row Spacing (cm) | 80 – 90 |
| pH | 5.5 – 6 |
| Soil Temperature (°C) | – |
| Hardy / Frost Tender | Frost Tender |
| Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings | Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings |
| Seed Preparation | – |
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ABSeeds is an Australian owned business trading under the umbrella of Direct Compost Solutions which is owned and managed by Victoria Brun.
We as a company endeavor to provide to the public, Organic, Old Fashioned, Heritage, and Open-pollinated seeds that have not been genetically modified.
We purchased the business in November 2018 and renamed it to ABSeeds (All ‘Bout Seeds) to make the title shorter and represent what we hope to achieve with this business in the years ahead.
Seeds that we can’t grow ourselves we will acquire from people who grow for us, or we may purchase seeds from reputable heritage seed companies.
ABSeeds is an Australian owned business trading under the umbrella of Direct Compost Solutions which is owned and managed by Victoria Brun.
