Customer Service Hours
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Features
Family
Solanaceae, Nightshade family, includes tomatoes, potatoes, petunias, nicotiana, Chinese lantern, and eggplant.
Native
Asia
Life Cycle
Perennial in tropical climates; grown as annual in climates other than those that are frost-free and very warm; very frost sensitive.
Plant Height
Medium (12" - 24")
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
Good for Containers
Growing Conditions
Frost Sensitive
About Jewel Amethyst Eggplant Seeds
Solanum melongena
4 ½" long, 2" wide, 3 ounce fruit with smooth, shiny, purple skin and a creamy, white interior.
Planting Eggplant
Days to Maturity
80 days from transplanting
Plant Spacing
Start Indoors
Light Required
Full sun
Plant Height
Medium (12" - 24")
Planting Depth
1/4"
Planting Details
| Row Spacing | 36" |
|---|---|
| Seed Depth | 1/4" |
| Seed Spacing | Start Indoors |
| Thinning | Start indoors; plant 18" apart outside |
| Germination | 10 – 20 days |
| Start Indoors | 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. |
| Direct Sow | 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. |
| 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. |
| Growing & 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. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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48 reviews
- DanielleVerified BuyerRated 3 out of 5 stars6/12/26Unstable Genetics
The packet says to sow these very early indoors, but they grow quickly and you could easily wait another month or more to start them. The fruits on both of my plants are white and not amethyst. Great compact plant, but some improvements are needed.
Which best describes you as a gardener? ProfessionalBIBotanical Interests6/13/26Hey Danielle,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your detailed experience with the Jewel Amethyst Eggplant Seeds - this kind of specific feedback is incredibly helpful for us and fellow gardeners!
You make an excellent point about the sowing timing, and I really appreciate that practical tip about waiting an extra month to start them. That's the kind of real-world growing advice that makes such a difference for other gardeners planning their season.
I'm glad to hear the plants themselves turned out compact and healthy - that's always encouraging! As for the color variation you experienced, we definitely want to look into this further to ensure we're providing the most consistent genetics possible.
Thank you for giving them a try and for sharing both the positives and areas for improvement. Your honest feedback helps us continue to improve our seed quality. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Paige L.Rated 4 out of 5 stars6/12/26But they are not Jewel Amethyst
The plant itself is great with wonderful germination and heavy loads of fruit on a 2-3 foot plant. However the fruits are all white. Not sure what variety it is but would think Japanese Egg Eggplant.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests6/13/26Hey Paige,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with the Jewel Amethyst Eggplant Seeds!
It's wonderful to hear that you had such great success with germination and that your plants are producing heavy loads of fruit on those nice compact 2-3 foot plants - that sounds like some really healthy, productive eggplants!
I'm definitely concerned to hear that the fruits are coming out white instead of the beautiful purple amethyst color you were expecting. That's not the variety experience we want for you at all, and I really appreciate you letting us know about this mix-up.
I've reached out to you via email so we can make this right and get you the proper Jewel Amethyst seeds you ordered. Your feedback helps us ensure quality for all our fellow gardeners.
Thank you for that generous 4-star rating despite the variety issue, and for sharing your growing success! Keep on growing 🌻️
- Paige L.Verified BuyerRated 1 out of 5 stars6/11/26Is this a seed mix-up?
Whatever it is, it is very productive, germinated well and is beautiful. Any idea what it is or is it Jewel Amethyst?
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests6/17/26Hey Paige,
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 🌻️
- Yevette E.Verified ReviewerRated 1 out of 5 stars6/3/26I didn’t purchase mini white eggplant seeds :(
I purchased the Jewel Amethyst eggplant seeds and to my surprise….the eggplants came out WHITE! I was very disappointed because I had my heart set on these beautiful mini eggplants being purple. I left them on the plant thinking they would turn purple but instead they turned yellow!!!! Can I get another pack of seeds please?
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests6/13/26Hey Yevette,
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 🌻️
- LeaRated 5 out of 5 stars6/2/26Easy plant to grow
I live in Arizona Zone 9B and these small Jewel amethyst eggplants have grown beautifully in my garden. I've had no issue with disease while neighboring plants have had issues these have given me none. And I've got a Bountiful Harvest.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests6/3/26Hey Lea,
What amazing results you're getting with our Jewel Amethyst Eggplant Seeds in Arizona Zone 9B! We love hearing that these little beauties are thriving in your garden while staying completely disease-free. That bountiful harvest sounds absolutely incredible! Thanks for sharing your Jewel Amethyst eggplant success with us! Keep on growing 🌻️