Lily's Garden Store Ping Tung Long Eggplant
Best high yield variety for home gardeners seeking tender gourmet harvests.
A prolific, heat-tolerant heirloom that produces long, slender purple fruits with a mild, sweet flavor. Its low-moisture, tender-skinned flesh makes it exceptionally easy to prepare, requiring no peeling or pre-salting for cooking.
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Who it's for
- Gardeners in hot, humid climates seeking reliable harvests
- Home cooks wanting quick-cooking vegetables with delicate texture
- Urban gardeners looking to maximize food production in limited spaces
Who should skip it
- Low-maintenance growers who prefer plants that don't require structural support
- Beginners without access to heat mats or warm nursery spaces
- Bulk buyers who need produce to stay fresh for weeks
Performance breakdown
Culinary Versatility
Tender skin and low moisture make prep work incredibly fast.
Climate Resilience
Thrives in harsh heat and drought conditions where others fail.
Disease Resistance
Robust heirloom genetics provide reliable protection against common garden blights.
Yield Potential
Highly prolific variety that keeps producing throughout the growing season.
Ease of Cultivation
Straightforward growth requirements make this ideal for beginner gardeners.
Flavor Profile
Sweet, mild flesh lacks the bitterness found in standard supermarket varieties.
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Solanum melongena
Plant Type
Vegetable
Seed Type
Heirloom
Days to Maturity
80 days
Mature Height
48 inches
Mature Spread
24 inches
Planting Depth
0.635 cm
Plant Spacing
45.72 cm
Row Spacing
76.2 cm
Disease Resistant
Yes
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