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[Solanum melongena] Long white eggplant seeds, elongated pure white fruit, intense flavour, few seeds.
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A variety of Asian origin with an elongated shape, long white eggplant stands out for its pure white skin, intense flavour and few seeds in the flesh.
It belongs to the species Solanum melongena, family Solanaceae. An upright annual herbaceous plant, with cylindrical fruits developing along the main branches.
Sow in a heated seedbed between February and March, transplanting into the field after the last frost, once the soil has warmed up.
It prefers very sunny spots and fertile, well-drained soil; it needs regular watering and sturdy stakes to support the elongated fruits.
The white skin tends to darken slightly if exposed too long to direct sun after harvest: eat it fresh to best enjoy its pure white colour.
Like other eggplants it can be affected by Colorado potato beetle, aphids and red spider mite; good drainage prevents root rot after heavy rain.
Its intensely flavoured flesh and low seed content make it suitable for baking, grilling or stewing, without needing lengthy salting.
A low-calorie, water-rich vegetable, long white eggplant provides fibre and minerals beneficial for digestive health, with a lower anthocyanin content than dark varieties.
Per 100 grams, long white eggplant provides about 22 kcal, 1 g protein, 5.3 g carbohydrates, 0.2 g fat and 2.8 g fibre.