Purple Shine Chinese Eggplant Seeds | Long Aubergine Asian Vegetable Seeds
Purple Shine Chinese Eggplant is a hybrid variety of long purple eggplant that has a shiny soft-purple sheen, thinner skin, and fewer seeds, making it ideal for stir-fry cooking. Purple Shine is an easy-to-grow variety that has big yields of long purple gem-like fruit on upright bushes. It is widely popular in Szechuan cuisine as its mild flavor pairs well with strong flavors and spices. Chinese Eggplant also makes an excellent supplement to vegetarian and vegan diets. It boasts a variety of health benefits, including high amounts of dietary fiber, potassium, and B vitamins.
Also Known As Aubergine, Brinjal, Melanzana, Melongene, or Guinea Squash
Plant Name: Eggplant, Purple Shine F1
Latin Name: Solanum melongena or Solanum ovigerum or Solanum trongum
Days to Germinate: 7-14
Days to Harvest: 78
Germination Rate: 90%
Growth Habit: Bush
USDA Zones: 5-12
Lifespan: Annual
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial Shade
Pollination: Hybrid
