Eggplant Seeds – Mixed Udumalpet

Mixed Udumalpet Eggplant Seeds offer a unique blend of beautifully striped and colorful eggplants known for their tender texture and reliable production. This heirloom variety from South India is prized for its adaptability, high germination, and vigorous growth. Perfect for home gardeners who enjoy distinctive varieties, these seeds thrive in warm climates and perform well in raised beds, containers, and traditional garden plots.

Features

• Heirloom Variety: Preserved for consistent growth, flavor, and stability.

• Non-GMO & Organic: Naturally grown and untreated for clean, sustainable gardening.

• High Germination: Ensures quick sprouting and uniform plant development.

• Mixed Udumalpet Colors: Produces attractive, striped eggplants in mixed shades.

• Vigorous & Productive Plants: Adaptable to various soils and ideal for home gardens.

Specifications

• Seed Type: Heirloom, Non-GMO, Organic

• Planting Season: Warm-season crop

  • Indoor Sowing: January–March

  • Outdoor Transplanting: March–May after frost has passed

• USDA Hardiness Zones: Suitable for Zones 4–11

  • Zones 4–6: Start indoors January–March; transplant May–June

  • Zones 7–9: Start indoors January–February; transplant March–April

  • Zones 10–11: Direct sow or transplant February–April

• Sunlight: Full sun (6–8+ hours)

• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil with a pH of 5.8–6.8

• Germination Time: 10–14 days

• Maturity: Approximately 70–85 days from transplant

• Growth Habit: Upright, moderately branching plants

• Use: Ideal for home cooking and general garden production