Eggplant Seeds - Mixed Udumalpet

Mixed Udumalpet eggplant plants are warm-season annuals with an upright, bushy growth habit and variable plant forms reflecting a mixed selection. These plants are adapted to warm and temperate climates and require a frost-free growing period with consistent warmth and sunlight. When grown from seed, plants establish steadily in fertile, well-drained soil and benefit from regular watering to maintain even moisture. This mixed variety is suitable for home gardens, raised beds, and container planting where adequate spacing supports airflow and balanced seasonal growth.

Features

• Upright, bushy annual growth habit with variation

• 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: Mixed Udumalpet 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 apart