Eggplant Seeds - Vegetable Plant for Home Gardens

Eggplant is a warm-season vegetable plant valued for its upright growth habit and productive fruiting. It is commonly grown in garden beds, raised beds, containers, and vegetable gardens. The plant performs best in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil and consistent moisture. Suitable for warm growing conditions, Eggplant produces attractive foliage and develops fruits throughout the growing season.

Features

• Warm-season vegetable plant with an upright growth habit
• Produces edible fruits throughout the growing season
• Suitable for garden beds, raised beds, and containers
• Adaptable to warm growing conditions
• Performs well in full sun
• Suitable for home vegetable gardens

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Solanum melongena
• Common Name (US): Eggplant
• Seed Type / Variety: Vegetable Seed
• Growth Habit: Upright annual
• USDA Zones: 2–11 (grown as an annual)
• Planting Season: Spring
• Growing Season: Spring to Fall
• Sowing Season: Late Winter to Spring
• Sowing Season Months: February–May
• Germination: 7–14 days at 75–85°F (24–29°C)
• Sunlight Requirements: Full Sun
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained loamy soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate; maintain consistent soil moisture
• Mature Plant Size: 24–48 in tall, 18–36 in spread
• Plant Spacing: 18–24 in apart