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Eggplant Seed Starter Grow Kit
BOTANICAL NAMESolanum melongena
USD 10.99
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Eggplant yields glossy fruit with a meaty texture perfect for grilling, roasting, and parmesan.
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Full Sun (6-8 hours daily)
75-85F
Check the directions supplied with your seed variety.
THE PLANT NOTEBOOK
Eggplant care, from seed onward.
- Botanical name
- Solanum melongena
- Common names
- Aubergine
- Family
- Solanaceae
- Genus
- Solanum
- Species
- S. melongena
Start growing
Warm soil, full sun, wind protection.
Growing with your kit
Heavy feeder; Seeds In A Cup® recommends liquid feeding.
Propagation
By seed.
Seasonal growth & harvest
100-120 days of high heat needed.
Growing conditions
Tropical and subtropical rich soil.
Weather & tolerances
Highly heat tolerant; frost sensitive.
Pests & plant health
Flea beetles. Use row covers.
Plant safety
Safe for consumption.
Botanical features
Bushy perennial grown as annual; purple/white flowers.
Varieties
‘Black Beauty’, ‘Ichiban’.
Garden & everyday uses
Mediterranean and Asian culinary staple
Native range & distribution
South and East Asia origins.
Conservation
Genetic diversity priority.
Name origins
Named for early white-skinned cultivars resembling eggs.
History
Once feared as ‘Mad Apple’ in Europe.
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Catalog variants
- SIAC-001-1DFG8966 — USD 10.99 · Out of stock
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How do I grow Eggplant from seed?
Moisten the included soil, sow your Eggplant seeds at the depth on the instruction card, keep the planter warm and bright under the humidity lid, and mist until they sprout. Full steps are in your kit.
How long do Eggplant seeds take to germinate?
Eggplant seeds typically sprout in 7-14 days at 75-85F when kept warm and evenly moist. Your guide lists the ideal conditions.
Growing details are supplied in the Seeds In A Cup product catalog. Follow the instructions included with your specific kit.
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