Description

Eggplant (Solanum melongena) offers a seed-grown option for vegetable gardens. Start the annual garden crop with full sun and fertile, well-drained soil.

Begin with a clean, prepared growing area and sow at the crop's appropriate depth. Keep the soil evenly moist while young plants settle in, then harvest when the crop reaches the appropriate stage for eating.

Product Features
Long, slender purple fruits with smooth, glossy skin
Pale green to white flesh inside with small, flat seeds
Plants produce multiple fruits per stem
Broad, lobed leaves with purple veins
Non-GMO premium seeds
Planting Information

1. Growing Information

Plant TypeAnnual Fruiting Plant
SunlightFull sun.
SoilRich, well-drained with compost.
Planting MethodSow 1/4 inch deep, 18-24 inches apart
Germination TimeVariable
TemperatureSuitable seasonal temperatures
WateringKeep consistently moist. Harvest: Pick when 6-8 inches long and skin is glossy.
DifficultyEasy to Intermediate

2. How to Grow

1

Sow 1/4 inch deep, 18-24 inches apart.

2

Full sun.

3

Rich, well-drained with compost.

4

Keep consistently moist. Harvest: Pick when 6-8 inches long and skin is glossy.

5

Provide regular care as the plants become established.

3. Garden Uses

Home gardens Raised garden beds Greenhouses Large patio containers Edible landscapes

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