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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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- Barbara I.Verified ReviewerRated 3 out of 5 stars8/25/26White eggplants as well
I love the look of these plants but after reading others that have grown them I am wondering if you have a cross-pollination issue. My fruits are also coming in white and I got on the website to see if they would turn purple once they ripened. The blooms are purple so was quite surprised that the still young fruits are white.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests8/29/26Hey Barbara
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 🌻️
- Brittney T.Verified ReviewerRated 1 out of 5 stars8/23/26Produced White Eggplant
Bummed as this was my first time growing eggplant. It wasn't until today after researching why my eggplants were going from white to yellow rather than purple that I discovered the seed packet was most likely mislabeled. Unfortunately, a lot of eggplant will now be composted as I have learned once yellow they are over ripe and going to seed.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests8/29/26Hey Brittney
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 🌻️
- India W.WA, United StatesVerified BuyerRated 2 out of 5 stars8/21/26Definitely not purple but are they ready to be picked?
So not enough time to start over here in zone 8b. When can they be picked and eaten if they're some unknown variety?
Thanks for any information you can provide.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateWho do you grow for? FamiliesHow do you prefer to grow? Raised BedBIBotanical Interests8/29/26Hey India
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 🌻️
- Sharon J.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars8/21/26Jewel of the Garden.
My Jewel Amethyst are beautiful, but they are not purple. I will definitely be planting these next year. When will they turn purple? I do not want to harvest them too early. I don't want to wait and they go bad. Please advise.
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerBIBotanical Interests8/29/26Hey Sharon
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 🌻️
- WendiVerified ReviewerRated 5 out of 5 stars8/12/26Amazing!!
After spending a year in a hot shed my 2025 seeds germinated beautifully. I planted to see if there was any life left in them and lo and behold, there was. I was pleasantly surprised and have been enjoying these little beauties!
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerBIBotanical Interests8/17/26Hey Wendi,
We're so stoked to hear that your Jewel Amethyst Eggplant Seeds came back to life after a year in the shed! That's amazing that they germinated so beautifully and you've been enjoying these little beauties. It's awesome to see seeds perform so well even after that kind of storage. Thanks so much for being part of the growing community! Keep on growing 🌻