{"product_id":"eggplant-violetta-lunga-90-1","title":"Seeds - Eggplant (Long Purple \/ Violetta Lunga)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic Italian eggplant grown and enjoyed throughout Italy! Violetta Lunga, meaning \u003cstrong\u003e“Long Purple,”\u003c\/strong\u003e produces beautiful, elongated deep purple fruits with the rich, traditional eggplant flavor that makes this variety a favorite for Italian cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruits typically grow to approximately 8 inches long. Plants are reliable and productive, providing a generous harvest throughout the growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its classic flavor and versatile shape, Violetta Lunga is excellent for grilling, roasting, sautéing, frying, and baking. Use it for traditional dishes such as eggplant Parmesan, pasta alla Norma, caponata, or simply prepare it with olive oil, garlic, and fresh herbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Italian Long Eggplant\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 70 days\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 8 inches\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elongated with deep purple skin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, classic eggplant flavor\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePacket Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Count:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 600 seeds\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per Gram:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 200–250\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grilling, roasting, sautéing, frying, eggplant Parmesan, pasta, and caponata\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthentic Italian seed from Seeds From Italy \/ Franchi Sementi.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeeds From Italy products ship separately from our live seedlings and other Cerca Cultivation products. There is a \u003cstrong\u003eflat $7.50 shipping charge for Seeds From Italy products, regardless of how many seed packets you order.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seeds from Italy","offers":[{"title":"3 grams","offer_id":52659166970130,"sku":"90-1 VXO","price":5.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 grams","offer_id":52659167002898,"sku":"90-1 MGM","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"50 grams","offer_id":52659167035666,"sku":"90-1 A","price":27.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6877\/6722\/files\/FVXO_90-1-400px__73590.1310845931.1280.1280.jpg?v=1788288602","url":"https:\/\/shop.cercacultivation.com\/products\/eggplant-violetta-lunga-90-1","provider":"Cerca Cultivation","version":"1.0","type":"link"}