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Thai Long Green
EggplantSolanum melongena 'Thai Long Green'
- Full sun
- Zones 9–12
- 65 days to maturity
- Vegetables
- 18" spacing
- High water
- pH 6–7
Overview
An authentic Asian variety prized for its slender, bright green fruits that are essential in Thai and Southeast Asian cooking. These tender eggplants have thin skin, few seeds, and never develop bitterness, making them perfect for curries, stir-fries, and grilled dishes. A must-grow for anyone serious about Asian cuisine.
Planting
Start indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost. Transplant after soil warms to 65°F and all frost danger has passed.
Growing
Sun: full. Water: high. Soil pH: 6–7. Space plants 18" apart. Germination: 7-14.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Flea beetles, aphids, spider mites, whiteflies. Common diseases: Bacterial wilt, fusarium wilt, verticillium wilt, anthracnose.