Eggplant Seeds - Gretel

Gretel eggplant plants are warm-season annuals with a compact, upright growth habit and refined branching structure. Plants are well suited to temperate and warm climates and develop steadily during the frost-free growing season. When grown from seed, they establish reliably in well-drained, fertile soils with consistent moisture and warmth. This variety is suitable for garden beds, raised beds, and containers where adequate sunlight and spacing support balanced growth and healthy plant development.

Features

• Compact, upright 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: Gretel eggplant

• Growth habit: Compact, upright 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 30 inches tall, 18 to 24 inches spread

• Plant spacing: 18 to 24 inches apart