The Long Purple eggplant is considered a favorite productive Italian type of eggplant! This eggplant is a an old heirloom that was first brought to America in the 1870’s by B.K. Bliss of New York. This variety produces good yields of mildly flavored eggplants that are 8-10″ long by 2″ wide. The Long Purple has a dark purple and glossy skin with pale white flesh that has few seeds. This variety is the most flavorful and tender when harvested young at 5-6″ long. The Long Purple is a great variety for slicing and adding to different Italian dishes, such as lasagna.
