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Eggplant Seed Starter Grow Kit

BOTANICAL NAMESolanum melongena

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Eggplant yields glossy fruit with a meaty texture perfect for grilling, roasting, and parmesan.

GERMINATION7-14 days
SUNLIGHTFull Sun (6-8 hours daily)

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Germination01

7-14 days

Light02

Full Sun (6-8 hours daily)

Temperature03

75-85F

Hardiness04

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Eggplant care, from seed onward.

Botanical name
Solanum melongena
Common names
Aubergine
Family
Solanaceae
Genus
Solanum
Species
S. melongena
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Start growing

Warm soil, full sun, wind protection.

02

Growing with your kit

Heavy feeder; Seeds In A Cup® recommends liquid feeding.

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Propagation

By seed.

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Seasonal growth & harvest

100-120 days of high heat needed.

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Growing conditions

Tropical and subtropical rich soil.

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Weather & tolerances

Highly heat tolerant; frost sensitive.

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Pests & plant health

Flea beetles. Use row covers.

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Plant safety

Safe for consumption.

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Botanical features

Bushy perennial grown as annual; purple/white flowers.

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Varieties

‘Black Beauty’, ‘Ichiban’.

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Garden & everyday uses

Mediterranean and Asian culinary staple

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Native range & distribution

South and East Asia origins.

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Conservation

Genetic diversity priority.

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Name origins

Named for early white-skinned cultivars resembling eggs.

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History

Once feared as ‘Mad Apple’ in Europe.

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Eggplant yields glossy fruit with a meaty texture perfect for grilling, roasting, and parmesan. How to grow Eggplant from seed Sow your seeds at the depth listed on the included instruction card and cover lightly. Then set the clear humidity lid on top to hold warmth and moisture. Keep the planter warm and in bright light, and mist the surface whenever it begins to dry. When your Eggplant sprouts appear, remove the lid and move it to your brightest window or under a grow light. Once seedlings have their second set of true leaves, pot them up or move them outdoors after your last frost. Eggplant at a glance Botanical name: Solanum melongena Germination: 7-14 days at 75-85F USDA zones: Any Zone If grown indoors Mature size: 24-36 inches Sunlight: Full Sun (6-8 hours daily) Seeds included: 2-10 seeds Frequently asked questions What's included in the Eggplant Seed Starter Grow Kit? 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. Does this kit use real potting soil? What if my seeds don't sprout?
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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.

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