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Purple Top

Eggplant

Solanum melongena 'Purple Top'

Overview
Purple Top is a classic heirloom eggplant prized for its distinctive deep purple fruits with a contrasting pale green crown at the stem end. Reaching maturity in just 37 days from transplant, this variety produces medium-sized, elongated fruits with creamy, mild flesh and subtle earthy undertones. Its heirloom pedigree and forgiving growing habits make it a favorite for home gardeners seeking reliable production and authentic eggplant flavor for traditional dishes like eggplant parmesan and moussaka.
Planting
Start indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost date. Transplant when soil is consistently warm, above 60°F.
Growing
Sun: full. Water: high. Soil pH: 6–7. Space plants 24" apart. Germination: 10-21.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Flea beetles, hornworms, aphids, whiteflies. Common diseases: Fusarium wilt, verticillium wilt, early blight, bacterial spot.