Long Purple Eggplant Seeds

150 open-pollinated, non-gmo, and pesticide-free heirloom Long Purple Eggplant seeds ( Solanum melongena) per packet. Italian heirloom. Dark purple color. Firm, creamy flesh. Plants produce 4+ fruits over 9 inches in length. Grows in zones 5-12. Direct sow 0.25 in deep when soil reaches 70F. Best to start indoors as early as 8-10 weeks before last frost. Keep in direct sun to maintain 75-80F temp. Germination takes 10-14 days. Once 2-3 sets of leaves develop and soil temp reaches 65F, expose to outdoors and transplant. Place 24 inches apart. Add compost. Keep evenly moist. Mulch around plant. 75 days to maturity.