50 SEEDS- Graffiti Eggplant-Solanum melongena

Graffiti Eggplant

Botanical Name: Solanum melongena

• Growing:
• It is one of the easiest and most rewarding plant to grow.
• It doesn’t survive in extreme winter. Potted plants can be brought inside the garage. Production is many times if the plants are grown in the ground directly.
• Start the seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost date or sow them in early spring.
• Temperature for seed germination- 75-85 °F
• Depth of seed germination- 1/4^th inch
• Seed germination occurs in 1-2 weeks. 
• Eggplants likes high humidity. The soil should be kept moist (not waterlogged) all the times for optimal growth. Mulch the plants to increase the soil temperature further.
• Soil pH – 5.5-7.5
• Growing Zone- USDA 10-11
• Optimal temperature is between 26°C to 32°C (80°F to 90°F).
• Light Requirements: Sunny 6+ hours of sunlight
• Days to maturity 100-120