Solanum Melongena: These finest quality, non-GMO, USDA Organic Long Purple Eggplant seeds produce glossy, dark purple, club shaped eggplants with firm, white flesh that has a mildly savory flavor great for grilling, cooking or frying. For Best Results: Support plants with a post, pole, trellis or other support (just an inch or two from the plant) to provide support for heavy eggplants. Freshly Packed: These seeds are packed for the current growing season and will provide high germination rates next year as well. Certified Organic: All Purely Organic Seeds are open pollinated, non-GMO (not genetically modified), heirloom, organic seeds. Each Purely Organic Seed Packet carries the USDA Organic Seal signifying that is has passed rigorous standards and been certified organic by a USDA Accredited agency. Premium Packaging: All seeds from Purely Organic Products are packaged in individually styled packets ideal for gifts, storage or immediate use. Each packet displays the plant variety on the front with instructions and plant facts on the back. Sow 2 seeds per group indoors in lightly moist, sterile potting mix, 8-9 weeks before the last frost date. Keep the temperature above 70° F. Once first true leaves appear, thin to 1 plant per group. After the last frost, place seedlings outdoors for a few hours at a time, progressing to a full day, to harden them. Transplant to a moist well drained, sunny location in late spring after the soil has warmed. After transplanting, water daily to keep the soil moist; and feed twice during the season. Harvest by snipping off the vine.