50+Chinese Eggplants Seeds Long Purple Eggplants Aubergine Asian Vegetable USA Eggplants from China tend to be elongated and deeply purple with glossy skin. They are excellent in stir fry and soup. Sowing and planting Eggplants need fertile, well-draining soil with a pH of 6.2-6.8. Sow seeds indoors in flats 6-8 weeks before the date of the last frost. The soil must be kept warm(at 80 ?F) 14 days to ensure germination. Transplant 20 days after sowing.Thin plants after 2-3 true leaves have formed. Transplant out after the date of the last frost and when soil has warmed to 70 degrees Fahrenheit (21?C). Use row covers to prevent flea beetles and other pests but remove them when flowers are observed. Some varieties will require staking. Clip off fruit regularly to promote the set of more flowers and fruit. Buy Seeds Online Organic Seeds Heirloom Seeds Non-GMO Seeds Vegetable Seeds Flower Seeds Herb Seeds Fruit Seeds Garden Seeds Seed Starter Kits Rare Seeds Bulk Seeds Indoor Gardening Seeds Seed Catalog Seed Packs for Sale Sustainable Seeds Greenhouse Seeds Seed Suppliers Planting Seeds Home Garden Seeds