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Eggplant
Black Beauty
NightshadesTransplant
☀️
Sun
full sun
💧
Water
Every 3 days
🌱
Germination
10 days
🕐
Days to harvest
80 days
📏
Planting depth
0.25 inches deep
↔️
Row spacing
36 inches
When to Plant
Start indoors 8–10 wks before last frost
Growing Guide
Soil: rich, well-drained, warm
Needs warm soil — one of the most heat-demanding vegetables. Start indoors 8–10 weeks before last frost. Harvest when skin is glossy; seedy and bitter if overripe.
Care
💧 Water every 3 days
🌿 Fertilize every 14 days
📐 Spacing: 24 inches apart · 36 inches between rows
Harvest & Storage
Ready in 80 days with a harvest window of 21 days.
Companion Planting
Grows well with:
basilpepperspinach
Keep away from:
fennel