- Variety Info
- Sowing Info
- Growing Info
Variety Info
Days to Maturity: 80 days from transplanting
Family: Solanaceae, Nightshade family, includes tomatoes, potatoes, petunias, nicotiana, Chinese lantern, and eggplant.
Native: Asia
Hardiness: Perennial in tropical climates; grown as annual in climates other than those that are frost-free and very warm; very frost sensitive.
Exposure: Full sun
Plant Dimensions: 22" tall, 18" wide
Variety Info: 4 ½" long, 2" wide, 3 ounce fruit with smooth, shiny, purple skin and a creamy, white interior.
Attributes: Frost Sensitive, Good for Containers
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: 2 to 4 weeks after your average last frost date, when soil temperature is at least 70°F, ideally 80°‒90°F, and when outside night air temperature is above 60°F.
When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 10 to 12 weeks before your average last frost date. Transplant outdoors 1 to 2 weeks after last frost, when soil temperature is at least 60°F, and outside night air temperature is above 60°F.
Days to Emerge: 10 – 20 days
Seed Depth: 1/4"
Seed Spacing: Start Indoors
Row Spacing: 36"
Thinning: Start indoors; plant 18" apart outside
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Growing Info
Harvesting: Jewel Amethyst' should be harvested when the fruit is 3"–4 ½" long and the skin is still shiny. If you are in doubt about maturity level, note that it’s better to harvest eggplants a little young rather than wait until they are overly mature with dull skin, eventually possibly turning a golden color, with plentiful seeds, and bitter taste. To harvest, cut the stem with pruners. Continual harvest will encourage more production.
Special Care: In areas where cool soil is a concern, growing eggplant in dark-colored containers or using black plastic mulch will warms the soil. The best method of watering when using plastic mulch is drip irrigation, or a soaker hose underneath the plastic.
- Brittany S.Verified ReviewerRated 3 out of 5 stars11/30/25All of my fruit came out...white?
I had fantastic luck with germination, and all of my seedlings managed to survive the intense heat we get here in Las Vegas Nevada. I sold most of my extra seedlings so I have no way of verifying if their fruits also came out white. But the two seedlings out of the 11 seedlings I kept went directly into 20 gallon pots. They grew quickly and managed to put on a ton of flowers, and as one does I kind of forgot about the plants unless they needed watering. Imagine my surprise when one of my plants had half a dozen white fruit coming budding from the plant. I thought, maybe that's the immature fruit color. So I waited for them to turn purple as they ripened. No such luck. And then my Second seedling started producing fruit. It too only produced white egg shaped fruits. And to add insult to injury, this plant produce thorns on the calyx. I got bit a time or two harvesting fruits! The fruits taste great roasted, I think the genetics may not be stable in this seed line. None of my fruits came out purple.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests12/7/25Hey Brittany,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your detailed experience with our Jewel Amethyst Eggplant Seeds! We're thrilled to hear that you had fantastic germination success and that your seedlings survived the intense Las Vegas heat - that's no small feat! It sounds like you really know what you're doing with those 20 gallon pots and getting such vigorous growth and flowering. We really appreciate you bringing the white fruit issue to our attention though. You're absolutely right that these should be producing beautiful purple fruits, and it sounds like there may be some genetic instability in this particular seed lot. That's definitely not the jewel-toned amethyst experience we want you to have! We're so glad to hear the flavor is still great when roasted, but we completely understand the disappointment of not getting those gorgeous purple eggplants you were expecting. Thanks for the heads up about the thorns too - nobody wants surprise pokes during harvest time! Your feedback helps us keep an eye on our seed quality. Keep on growing 🌻️
- LynnRated 5 out of 5 stars10/30/255 Stars
Have never tried tiny eggplant before but they look so cute I have to give them a try in my indoor winter garden.
- LeahVerified ReviewerRated 5 out of 5 stars10/6/25Fun Little Garden Workhorse
9b, Northern California. Planted in cells outside in April. 100% germination (3 plants). Transplanted to grow bags. Very easy/low care plants.
I’ve been getting a steady stream of eggplants for months and the plants are still going strong in October. If you really love eggplant or have a household of more than one person you will want more than three plants. Tastes great on pizza or in a stir-fry. Will grow again!
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerBIBotanical Interests10/6/25Hey Leah,
Thank you so much for this fantastic 5-star review! "Fun Little Garden Workhorse" is such a perfect description for Jewel Amethyst Eggplant - they really are those dependable producers that just keep delivering month after month!
100% germination is absolutely amazing, and it sounds like you've created the perfect growing setup with your grow bags in Northern California. We love hearing that they've been such low-maintenance plants while still giving you that steady stream of beautiful eggplants from spring all the way into October - that's exactly the kind of reliable performance every gardener dreams of!
Your point about needing more than three plants is so spot-on, especially when they taste that great on pizza and in stir-fry. Once you experience the flavor and texture of homegrown Jewel Amethyst eggplants, it's hard to stop at just a few plants!
The fact that you're already planning to grow them again next season tells us everything we need to know about how these beauties performed in your garden. Your incredible success will be so inspiring for other gardeners who want to discover just how rewarding and productive eggplants can be!
Keep on growing 🌻️
- Silver I.Rated 3 out of 5 stars9/17/25Germination Troubleshooting
I've sown this twice in the bed and this has yet to sprout. I don't know the reason.
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerBIBotanical Interests9/19/25Hey Silver,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Katie M.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars3/11/255 Stars
100% seed germination. Great looking seedlings!!