What to Know
Plant Type
Hybrid
Indeterminate
Annual
Plant Size
Mature Height: 24"- 42"
Mature Spread: 24"
Characteristics
Color: Purple
Fruit Size: 9-12" long x 1.5" wide
Ideal Soil
Rich, loamy soil with good drainage.
Does not tolerate water-logged soils.
Soil pH: 5.5-6.5
Ideal Temperature
70°- 85° Fahrenheit
Light Requirements
Full Sun
How to Grow
- Space plants 2-3 ft apart
- Ensure 6 to 8 hours of sunlight daily
- 1-2" of water weekly as needed. Water at the base of the plant, not on the leaves or stems
- Amend with a high quality, organic fertilizer
Know Your Zone
Eggplants are a warm season vegetable and are tender to frost and light freezes. Be prepared to protect if there is a late cold spell. For transplants, soil temperatures should be around 60 degrees fahrenheit. Air temperature at night should range from 60-65 degrees fahrenheit and during the day should range from 70-75 degrees fahrenheit. Estimated time to transplant seedlings is 2-4 weeks after the last frost date for your area.
Vego Seedlings
Tomatoes, Eggplants, Herbs, and more! Let your garden flourish with Vego Garden Seedlings.
