Ping Tung Eggplant – 50 Seeds (Repacked)

Ping Tung Eggplant – 50 Seeds (Repacked)Ping Tung Eggplant is a beloved Taiwanese variety known for its extra long, slender fruits, glossy lavender purple skin, and exceptionally tender flesh. Unlike larger globe eggplants, Ping Tung produces fruits with fewer seeds, a delicate texture, and a mild, sweet flavorperfect for stir fries, grilling, sauting, curries, and Asian dishes. This heat tolerant variety thrives in warm climates and produces continuously throughout the season. The plants

Ping Tung Eggplant is a beloved Taiwanese variety known for its extra-long, slender fruits, glossy lavender-purple skin, and exceptionally tender flesh. Unlike larger globe eggplants, Ping Tung produces fruits with fewer seeds, a delicate texture, and a mild, sweet flavor—perfect for stir-fries, grilling, sautéing, curries, and Asian dishes.

This heat-tolerant variety thrives in warm climates and produces continuously throughout the season. The plants are vigorous yet compact, making them excellent for home gardens, containers, and small spaces while still delivering heavy yields of uniform, beautiful fruits.

Product Details

• Quantity: 50 repacked seeds
• Type: Ping Tung Eggplant / Asian Long Eggplant (Solanum melongena)
• Fruit Color & Shape: Lavender-purple; long, slender, 25–35 cm
• Flavor: Mild, sweet, tender, low-seed
• Days to Harvest: 65–80 days after transplanting
• Light Requirement: Full sun (6–8 hours/day)
• Plant Type: Warm-season vegetable
• Growth Habit: Vigorous yet compact, heavy-bearing
• Ideal For: Containers, home gardens, raised beds
• Germination Rate: 75–90% under optimal conditions

Sowing Tips

• Start seeds indoors or in pots 8–10 weeks before transplanting.
• Maintain soil temperature at 75–85°F (24–29°C) for germination.
• Transplant when seedlings have 3–4 true leaves and weather is warm.
• Space plants 40–60 cm apart for good airflow.
• Water regularly and mulch to keep soil evenly moist.
• Fertilize lightly every 2–3 weeks to support fruiting.
• Harvest fruits when long, glossy, and firm for best flavor and texture.