50-55 days maturity after transplant. Solanum melongena. Purple Thai Round Eggplant Seeds. Non-GMO, warm-season, annual, heirloom. This vigorous, prolific variety can adapt to many different growing conditions. The round fruit is bright, shiny, purple, and grows up to 2 inches in diameter, weighing up to 3 ounces. It is favored in the cuisines of India, Thailand, and Vietnam. This uniquely shaped eggplant variety is very popular in Srilanka. Try growing these on your deck in a pot with a cage, similar to tomatoes! Approximately 10,000 seeds per oz.