Solanacées • Solanum melongena

Ping Tung Long Eggplant - Organic

"The elongated and delicate elegance of an Asian fruit, master of the vegetable garden in temperate climates."

$4.49

Number of seeds 30 seeds

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Originating in Taiwan, the Ping Tung Long eggplant variety is a rare gem, prized for its slender shape and tender flesh. Known for its long, thin, deep purple fruits, it embodies Asian refinement in horticultural diversity.

In the garden, this eggplant stands out for its relative hardiness and its ability to adapt to temperate climates, making it particularly prized in organic vegetable gardens where it brings color and summer warmth. Its vigorous growth provides dense foliage that offers shelter and light shade for local biodiversity.

It appeals to the gardener with its generous growing cycle and its silky-textured fruits, perfect for culinary preparations that invite the discovery of sweet and slightly bitter flavors.

Growing climate: Temperate to warm climate
Sowing difficulty level: Medium
Care required: Regular

Note: Sensitive to frost, requires a period without risk of frost for transplanting.

Used in Asian cuisines for its tender flesh, the Ping Tung Long eggplant is perfect for stir-fries, grilled dishes, curries, and stews. It is well-suited to both quick cooking and oven roasting.
Its delicate, slightly bitter flesh is prized for its ability to absorb the flavors of spices and sauces. It can be preserved by freezing after cooking.