W1483 Xian Qie Purple Long Eggplant, 1 Grams ≈ 200 Seeds

Variety characteristics:

• W1483 Xian Qie Purple Long Eggplant (Solanum melongena) is an early Chinese long-eggplant selection prized for its slender form, glossy purple-red skin and attractive, uniform harvests. The compact plants are well suited to efficient protected-culture production and may also be grown outdoors where summers are warm.
Under favorable growing conditions, fruits can reach approximately 16 inches long while maintaining the narrow, elegant profile preferred for Asian-market eggplants. The thin, glossy skin and tender texture make the fruits an excellent choice for stir-frying, steaming, braising and grilling. Its distinctive shape and vibrant color create strong visual appeal for farmers' markets, specialty produce displays and home gardens.
The source describes relatively good performance during cooler spring and fall protected-culture periods. Like other eggplants, however, this remains a warm-season, frost-sensitive crop rather than a cold-hardy vegetable. North American extension guidance recommends transplanting only after nights remain above approximately 50–55°F.