Kurume Long Japanese Eggplant

Seed Count: Approx. 15 Seeds Days to Maturity:  60 Days from transplant Description:  Kurume Long Japanese eggplants are a popular, open pollinated, versatile variety that is delicious stir fried, battered and fried, or even pickled.  Kurume long is considered one of the best eating quality eggplants around, and is truly a joy to devour.  It's great for home gardens due to its compact, upright growth habit.  The plants grow about 2 feet tall and wide, and produce gorgeous dark, deep purple eggplants with matching purple calyxes.  These slender fruits grow about 9-10 inches long, and have a mild delicate flavor.  This variety is a little late to mature, but it's a vigorous producer, so you will not be disappointed when it finally does. How To Grow Sowing:  Places with long growing seasons can direct sow their seeds when the soil reaches 70 degrees F.  However, for short growing seasons, it’s best to start seeds indoors. About 8-10 weeks before the last spring frost, plant the seeds in p