The Ping Tung eggplant is a Thai eggplant that is non-stop producer of 12 to 18 inch long by 1 to 2 inch wide fruits with small white flowers. In cooking, the skin is thin so it does not need to be peeled. No pre-salting is needed with this eggplant because it is already sweet. Plants grow 3 to 4 feet tall and will need eggplant cages for stability.

Days to maturity

• 65 days

Sun Exposure

• full sun

Soil pH

• 5.1 to 8.5

Hardiness Zones

• zones 3 to 9

Spacing

• plants: 18 inches
• rows: 24 to 36 inches

Moisture

• 1 inch per week

Sow Indoors

• 10 weeks before last frost

Transplant Outdoors

• two to three weeks after last frost
• once soil is consistently 55 degrees F
• harden by reducing water and temperature to 60 degrees F for one week before transplanting
• use row covers for best success, to keep soil warm, and remove once plants blossom

Notes

• prefers moist, well-drained soil
• mulch can help eggplants keep warm and boost growth
• needs stakes and/or eggplant cages
• clipping fruits encourages more production

Have you ever grown Ping Tung eggplants? Please tell us about your experiences.