Eggplant Seeds - Vegetable Plant for Home Gardens

Eggplant Seeds produce bushy, warm-season vegetables known for their large, glossy fruits. The plants develop broad leaves and strong stems, producing flowers that develop into oval or elongated fruits depending on the variety. Eggplants thrive in full sun with well-drained, fertile soil and are suitable for garden beds, raised beds, and container cultivation. Regular watering and nutrient-rich soil support healthy growth and continuous fruiting throughout the growing season.

Features

• Bushy, warm-season vegetable growth habit

• Produces oval or elongated fruits depending on variety

• Suitable for garden beds, raised beds, and containers

• Thrives in full sun conditions

• Performs best in well-drained, fertile soil

• Supports continuous fruiting throughout the season

Specifications

• Scientific name: Solanum melongena

• Common name (US): Eggplant

• Seed type / variety: Standard vegetable variety

• Growth habit: Bushy annual

• USDA zones: 3 to 11 (grown as annual)

• Planting season: Spring after last frost

• Growing season: Late spring through summer

• Sowing Season: Early spring

• Sowing season months: February to April (indoors); April to June (outdoors after frost)

• Germination time and conditions: 7 to 14 days at 75 to 85 F in warm, moist soil

• Sunlight requirements: Full sun

• Soil requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil

• Watering needs: Moderate; maintain consistent moisture

• Mature plant size: 24 to 36 inches tall; 18 to 24 inches spread

• Plant spacing: 18 to 24 inches apart