Ping Tung - Eggplant Seeds

Ping Tung - Eggplant Seeds

SKU: VET104
Open-Pollinated
Heirloom
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Ping Tung eggplant is a Taiwanese variety with long, slender lavender-purple fruits and tender, mild flesh. The elegant fruits grow in warm weather and are easy to slice, grill, stir-fry, or roast without the heaviness of larger eggplants.

Harvest while the skin is glossy and the fruits are still slim for the finest texture. Ping Tung brings beauty, productivity, and Asian kitchen usefulness to the eggplant row.

Scientific name: Solanum melongena
Life cycle: Annual
Days to maturity: 65-90 days from transplant
Fruit shape: Long

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Open-pollinated varieties for home gardens & seed saving.

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Eggplant Growing Basics

Eggplant has been cultivated in Asia for centuries, with a long history in India, southern China, and Southeast Asia. Early growers gradually selected wild, bitter fruits for larger size, better flavor, and the wide range of shapes and colors found in gardens today.

Eggplants are warm-season plants that thrive in full sun and sustained summer heat. Fruits may be round, elongated, striped, white, green, lavender, or deep purple. Start seeds indoors, transplant only after nights have warmed, and harvest while the skin is glossy and the flesh remains tender.

Start eggplant seeds indoors about 8–10 weeks before the expected last spring frost.

Transplant after frost danger has passed, the soil has warmed, and nighttime temperatures remain consistently above about 55°F. Eggplants grow poorly in cold conditions, so waiting for settled warmth usually produces stronger plants.

Sow seeds about ¼ inch deep in moist seed-starting mix. A heat mat is strongly recommended and can greatly improve germination speed and uniformity. Keep the mix around 75–85°F until seedlings emerge, checking moisture often because heated trays dry faster.

After germination, remove the heat mat and provide strong overhead light. Pot seedlings up as needed and harden them off gradually before transplanting.

Space most plants about 18–24 inches apart.

Plant in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil. Set transplants at approximately the same depth they grew in their containers.

Water deeply and consistently, especially during flowering and fruit development. Mulch after the soil warms to conserve moisture and suppress weeds.

Large-fruited plants may benefit from staking. Avoid excessive nitrogen, which can encourage leafy growth instead of fruit.

Harvest while fruits are glossy, firm, and slightly springy when pressed. Dull skin and hard, brown seeds usually indicate overripe fruit.

Cut fruit from the plant with pruners, leaving a short stem attached. Wear gloves when harvesting varieties with sharp stem or calyx spines.

Frequent picking encourages continued production.

Full Eggplant Growing Guide