Dusky Eggplant Seeds - Vegetable Plant

Dusky eggplant plants are warm-season annuals with an upright, moderately spreading growth habit and sturdy stems that support steady seasonal development. Plants are suited to temperate and warm climates and require consistent warmth and sunlight throughout the growing period. When grown from seed, plants establish well in fertile, well-drained soil and are commonly cultivated in home gardens, raised beds, and larger containers. Proper spacing and regular watering support balanced growth and healthy plant structure during the frost-free season.

Features

• Upright, bushy 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: Dusky eggplant

• Growth habit: Upright, bushy 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 and consistent moisture required

• 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 36 inches tall, 18 to 24 inches spread

• Plant spacing: 18 to 24 inches apart