Gourmet Eggplant Seeds - Vegetable Plant

Gourmet eggplant plants are warm-season annuals with an upright, bushy growth habit and steady growth throughout the frost-free season. They are adapted to warm and temperate climates and perform best with consistent warmth, sunlight, and evenly moist soil. When grown from seed, plants establish well in fertile, well-drained soil and develop strong stems that support balanced seasonal growth. This variety is suitable for home gardens, raised beds, and container planting where proper spacing encourages airflow and healthy plant development.

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: Gourmet 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 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 36 inches tall, 18 to 24 inches spread

• Plant spacing: 18 to 24 inches apar