Zorzi Eggplant Melanzana Violetta Lunga Seeds

Zorzi Eggplant – Solanum Melongena – Melanzana Violetta Lunga Seeds are high-quality Italian vegetable seeds for growing the classic long purple eggplant prized in Mediterranean cuisine. This traditional variety produces elongated, deep violet fruits with tender flesh and a mild, delicate flavour. Well suited to home gardens and vegetable patches, it is a productive plant that thrives in warm conditions and delivers excellent results for fresh cooking.

Botanical name: Solanum melongena
Variety: Melanzana Violetta Lunga
Seed type: Vegetable seeds
Plant type: Annual
Fruit characteristics: Long, slender, deep purple skin, tender flesh
Flavour profile: Mild, delicate, low bitterness
Origin: Italy
Ideal for: Home gardens, vegetable patches, pots in warm climates
Uses: Grilling, roasting, frying, parmigiana, Mediterranean dishes
Growing conditions: Full sun, warm temperatures, well-drained soil
Storage: Store seeds in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight

Popular fast growing variety, producing 20-22 cm long fruits.
Recommended distance: cm 90x50.
When: early to spring in most parts of Australia, doesn't tolerate frost.
Sow depth: 0.5 mm.

Recommended sowing months

Greenhouse/Indoor: September to November
Veggie patch/Outdoor: November/December
Transplanting: November/December
Harvesting: February to April