Eggplant
Fruit vegetable
Scientific name:
Solanum melongena
Ideal temperature range for growing:
24 – 29°C
Months to sow seeds:
October, November, December, January
Typical germination period:
7-14 days
Typical harvest range:
10 – 12 weeks
70 – 84 days
General spacing requirements:
45 cm
Tips, tricks and useful information
Eggplants enjoy the hot summer temperatures, hence the best time to plant them is after labour weekend (October -January). If growing from seed, soak the seeds in water for a few hours to encourage germination.