Eggplant Dusky Seeds - Heirloom Vegetable Plant for Home Gardens

Eggplant Dusky is a warm-season vegetable variety that produces dark purple, smooth-skinned fruits with tender flesh. The plants grow well in full sun, fertile well-drained soil, and consistent moisture, making them suitable for home vegetable gardens and containers.

Features

• Warm-season eggplant variety
• Produces dark purple, smooth-skinned fruits
• Tender edible flesh
• Compact, productive plant growth
• Suitable for vegetable gardens and containers
• Prefers full sun and warm conditions
• Grows well in fertile, well-drained soil
• Requires consistent moisture

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Solanum melongena
• Common Name (US): Eggplant
• Seed Type / Variety: Dusky Eggplant Variety
• Growth Habit: Upright annual vegetable plant
• USDA Zones: 5–11
• Planting Season: Spring
• Growing Season: Warm season
• Sowing Season: Spring
• Germination Time and Conditions: Approximately 7–14 days in warm, consistently moist soil
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, loose, well-drained soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate; maintain consistent moisture
• Mature Plant Size: Approximately 2–3 feet tall
• Plant Spacing: Approximately 18–24 inches apart