{"product_id":"mig-long-purple-eggplant","title":"Long Purple Eggplant","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .sp-wrap { font-family: 'DM Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif; color: #1a1a1a; }\n  .sp-wrap * { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }\n  .sp-hero { text-align: center; padding: 0 0 2rem; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; margin-bottom: 2rem; }\n  .sp-hero p { font-size: 17px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.7; color: #2a2a2a; max-width: 580px; margin: 0 auto 1.25rem; }\n  .sp-pills { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; justify-content: center; }\n  .sp-pill { display: inline-block; background: #EAF3DE; color: #27500A; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 500; padding: 5px 14px; border-radius: 100px; }\n  .sp-pill-popular { display: inline-block; background: #FFECD1; color: #7D2000; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; padding: 5px 14px; border-radius: 100px; }\n  .sp-section { margin-bottom: 2.5rem; }\n  .sp-section-title { font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 1rem; }\n  .sp-stats-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(140px, 1fr)); gap: 10px; }\n  .sp-stat-card { padding: 14px 16px; background: #f7f7f5; border: 1px solid #e8e8e8; border-radius: 10px; text-align: center; }\n  .sp-stat-label { font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #888; font-weight: 500; margin-bottom: 4px; }\n  .sp-stat-value { font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: #1a1a1a; }\n  .sp-divider { border: none; border-top: 1px solid #e8e8e8; margin: 2rem 0; }\n  .sp-tips { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }\n  .sp-tip { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px; padding: 12px 16px; background: #f7f7f5; border-radius: 10px; border: 1px solid #e8e8e8; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.5; color: #555; }\n  .sp-tip-icon { font-size: 18px; flex-shrink: 0; }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sp-wrap\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"sp-hero\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eLong Purple Eggplant is an absolute showstopper — slender, deep purple fruits that can grow up to 30\" long with a uniform shape that produces the most perfect, even slices of any eggplant variety. Tender flesh with fewer seeds than globe types makes it ideal for eggplant parmesan, ratatouille, grilling, and Asian-inspired stir-fries. Prolific, beautiful, and ready in just 75 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"sp-pills\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"sp-pill-popular\"\u003e🔥 Most Popular\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"sp-pill\"\u003eOpen-Pollinated\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"sp-pill\"\u003eHeirloom\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"sp-pill\"\u003eWarm Season\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"sp-pill\"\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"sp-pill\"\u003eUp to 30\" Long\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"sp-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"sp-section-title\"\u003eSeed specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"sp-stats-grid\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"sp-stat-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sp-stat-label\"\u003eDays to Maturity\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sp-stat-value\"\u003e75 days\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"sp-stat-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sp-stat-label\"\u003eFruit Length\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sp-stat-value\"\u003eUp to 30\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"sp-stat-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sp-stat-label\"\u003eSeed Count\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sp-stat-value\"\u003e~100 seeds\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"sp-stat-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sp-stat-label\"\u003eSeason\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sp-stat-value\"\u003eWarm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"sp-stat-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sp-stat-label\"\u003eSun\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sp-stat-value\"\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"sp-stat-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sp-stat-label\"\u003ePlanting Depth\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sp-stat-value\"\u003e¼\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"sp-stat-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sp-stat-label\"\u003eGermination\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sp-stat-value\"\u003e10 to 14 days\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"sp-stat-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sp-stat-label\"\u003eSpacing\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sp-stat-value\"\u003e18–24\" apart\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003chr class=\"sp-divider\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"sp-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"sp-section-title\"\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"sp-tips\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"sp-tip\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sp-tip-icon\"\u003e🌱\u003c\/span\u003eStart indoors 8–10 weeks before last frost. Eggplant loves heat — use a heat mat for germination (80–85°F) and don’t rush transplanting outdoors until nights are consistently above 55°F.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"sp-tip\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sp-tip-icon\"\u003e☀️\u003c\/span\u003ePlant in full sun in rich, well-drained soil. Space 18–24\" apart. Eggplant thrives in heat — black plastic mulch warms the soil and dramatically boosts growth and fruit production.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"sp-tip\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sp-tip-icon\"\u003e💧\u003c\/span\u003eWater deeply and consistently. Eggplant is sensitive to drought stress during fruit set — inconsistent moisture leads to bitter fruit and blossom drop. Drip irrigation works best.\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"sp-tip\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sp-tip-icon\"\u003e🍆\u003c\/span\u003eHarvest when skin is glossy and deep purple — dull skin means the fruit is overripe and seeds will be tough. The long, slender shape makes it perfect for grilling whole, slicing into rounds for parmesan, or cutting into strips for stir-fries.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"MIgardener","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48538264240312,"sku":"MI-EGG02","price":2.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/3856\/6328\/files\/EGG2_Long_Purple_e267800d-f6d2-48c8-a670-62f6edf8c1d0.jpg?v=1747147413","url":"https:\/\/seedtime.us\/products\/mig-long-purple-eggplant","provider":"Seedtime Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}