Solanum, Eggplant 'Ping Tung' ~ 25 seeds
- Sun Preference
- Full-Sun
Description
Ping Tung Eggplant | Solanum melongena
Ping Tung quickly became a favorite around here. The shape makes it easy to handle and use in the kitchen and its flavor is exceptional. The plant does extremely well overall in the north. It sets fruit earlier than most varieties and keeps producing into the fall, and even though the fruits are smaller, the overall yield is higher. Harvest fruits when young, about 4" for a delicate treat, or let them grow full size to 12-15" long.Seed Starting Successfully
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Details
Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost, then transplant 24" apart once danger of frost has passed and soil is warm--usually 2-3 weeks after last frost. Cover immediately with row cover, as flea beetles love to devour eggplant leaves. Eggplants want heat; choose your sunniest spot for them. Give them ample water, drip irrigation is best. Harvest Ping Tung when fruit are between 6-12" long.
In this digital illustration, Aster Hung shares pieces of her childhood in Taiwan, including shopping at the night market with her Grandmother, where Ping Tung eggplants can easily be found.
More Information
| Brand | Hudson Valley Seed Co |
|---|---|
| Seed Packet Type | Vegetables |
| Common Family Name | Eggplant |
| Sun Preference | Full-Sun |
| Deer Resistant | No |
| Plant Life Cycle | Annual |
| Mature Height (Range) | 25" - 36" |
| Mature Spread (Range) | 24" - 36" |
| Spacing Between Rows | 36" |
| Spacing in Row | 24" |
| Days to Germination | 7-14 days |
| Days to Maturity | 70 days fron transplant |