How to Grow Japanese Long Purple
Solanum melongena 'Japanese Long Purple'
Your complete guide to growing Japanese Long Purple.
📷 Wikipedia: EggplantWhen to Plant Japanese Long Purple
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| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | May | — | October – August |
| Zone 2 | April – May | — | September |
| Zone 3 | April | — | September – October |
| Zone 4 | March – April | — | August – October |
| Zone 5 | March | — | August – October |
| Zone 6 | March | — | August – October |
| Zone 7 | February – March | — | July – September |
| Zone 8 | February | — | July – September |
| Zone 9 | January | — | June – August |
| Zone 10 | January | — | May – July |
| Zone 11 | January | — | April – June |
| Zone 12 | January | — | April – June |
| Zone 13 | January | — | April – June |
Companion Plants for Japanese Long Purple
✓ Good companions
Repels aphids, spider mites, and hornworms while potentially improving eggplant flavor
Attracts beneficial insects and may improve growth and pest resistance
Repels flea beetles, ants, and aphids that commonly attack eggplant
Deters nematodes, whiteflies, and other harmful insects with strong scent
Acts as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles, draws pests away
Natural pest deterrent that repels aphids and provides ground cover
Similar growing requirements and both benefit from same pest deterrents
Share similar nutrient needs and growing conditions as fellow nightshades
✗ Keep away from
Produces juglone toxin that causes wilt and stunted growth in nightshades
Competes for nutrients and attracts corn earworms that also damage eggplant
Allelopathic properties inhibit growth of most vegetables including eggplant
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
