• A single, glossy, Black Egg eggplant with a green stem, against a wooden background.
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Eggplant Seeds - Black Egg

Japanese variety of palm-shaped fruits

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Key Features

Heat Tolerant
Prefers Moist Soil
Hydroponic Friendly
Container Friendly
Attracts Bees
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Solanum melongena

LIFE CYCLE

  • Annual

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

DAYS TO MATURITY

  • 60 to 90 days

GROWTH HABIT

  • Branching
  • Upright

Fitting nicely in the palm of your hand, Black Egg Eggplants create small and delectable fruits, unlike the big, meaty and tasteless varieties you see in the supermarket. A Japanese heritage variety, it is the perfect slicing eggplant. Bushes grow up to 3' tall, and are covered in goose-egg sized purple gems.

  • • Wonderful flavor
  • • Unique shape and color!
  • • Prefers full sun exposure

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Warm Season

SOWING METHOD

  • Start Indoors

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/4 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 18 to 24 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • N/A - Annual

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count
Packet 152
1 Ounce 6,388

Planting Guide

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Eggplant Seeds - Black Egg FAQs

What type of seed is Black Egg Eggplant?

Black Egg Eggplant is classified as heirloom seed and open pollinated seed.

How big will Black Egg Eggplant get?

Black Egg Eggplant grows to 5 to 7 inches.

What is the flavor profile of Black Egg Eggplant?

Black Egg Eggplant has a flavor profile described as mild and sweet.

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