Eggplant Seeds - Clara

Clara eggplant plants are warm-season annuals with an upright, compact to moderately bushy growth habit. They are adapted to warm and temperate climates and grow best during a long, frost-free season with consistent warmth. When started from seed, plants establish steadily in fertile, well-drained soil and respond well to regular watering and full sunlight. This variety is suitable for home gardens, raised beds, and container planting where proper spacing supports healthy growth and good air circulation.

Features

• Upright, compact annual growth habit

• Suitable for garden beds, raised beds, and container planting

• Adapted to warm and temperate climates

• Performs well during the frost-free growing season

• Suitable for seasonal vegetable garden cultivation

Specifications

• Scientific name: Solanum melongena

• Common name (US): Eggplant

• Seed type / variety: Clara eggplant

• Growth habit: Upright, compact annual

• USDA hardiness zones: 4 to 11 (grown as an annual)

• Planting season: Spring after last frost

• Sowing season:

  • Zones 4 to 6: March to April (indoors), May to June (outdoors)

  • Zones 7 to 9: February to March (indoors), April to May (outdoors)

  • Zones 10 to 11: January to February (outdoors)

• Germination time and conditions: 7 to 14 days; warm soil temperatures with consistent moisture

• Sunlight requirements: Full sun

• Soil requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil with moderate organic matter

• Watering needs: Regular watering; maintain evenly moist soil

• Mature plant size: 24 to 30 inches tall, 18 to 24 inches spread

• Plant spacing: 18 to 24 inches apart