Eggplant Seeds - Sweet Black

Sweet Black eggplant plants are warm-season annuals with an upright, bushy growth habit and strong stems that support steady development throughout the growing season. They are well adapted to warm and temperate climates and require a long, frost-free period for consistent growth. When grown from seed, plants establish well in fertile, well-drained soils with regular moisture and full sunlight. This variety is suitable for home gardens, raised beds, and container planting where proper spacing allows good air circulation and balanced plant growth.

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: Sweet Black 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