How to Grow Long Purple
Solanum melongena 'Long Purple'
Your complete guide to growing 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 Long Purple
✓ Good companions
Repels aphids and whiteflies, may improve flavor
Deter browsing animals and share similar water/soil needs
Repel nematodes and various insect pests through natural compounds
Act as trap crops for aphids and cucumber beetles
Repels spider mites and provides ground cover
Attracts beneficial insects and doesn't compete for nutrients
Fellow nightshades with compatible growing conditions and pest resistance
Share similar growing requirements and pest management strategies
✗ Keep away from
Heavy nitrogen fixation can cause excessive foliage growth at expense of fruit production
Produces juglone which is toxic to nightshade family plants
Inhibits growth of most garden plants through allelopathy
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
