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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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Total 5 star reviews: 27 Total 4 star reviews: 8 Total 3 star reviews: 5 Total 2 star reviews: 1 Total 1 star reviews: 2
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43 reviews
- 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 🌻️
- RebeccaVerified BuyerRated 4 out of 5 stars5/25/26White eggplants?
Easy to grow so far but the fruit on 4 of my plants are all white. I gave a few away and at least 1 of them is also producing white eggplants. Not sure if genetics or if the seeds got mixed up. Either way prolific production. Just watch the thorns!
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests5/25/26Hey Rebecca,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with the Jewel Amethyst Eggplant Seeds! I really appreciate your honest feedback about the white fruit production.
That's definitely unusual for this variety, which is typically known for its beautiful deep purple coloring. It sounds like there may have been some genetic variation or possibly a seed mix-up during packaging. While the white eggplants are still perfectly edible and it's great to hear about the prolific production, I completely understand this wasn't what you were expecting.
Thanks for the helpful heads-up about watching out for those thorns too - that's a great tip for fellow gardeners!
I really appreciate your patience with this unexpected variation and for that solid 4-star rating. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Carol S.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars4/6/26Jewel Amethyst eggplant
These germinated really well, and are hardening off outside!
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests4/7/26Hey Carol,
We're so happy to hear your Jewel Amethyst Eggplant Seeds germinated really well! It sounds like you're doing everything right with the hardening off process - those beautiful purple eggplants are going to be absolutely stunning in your garden! You're going to love harvesting these gorgeous, flavorful beauties once they're established. Keep on growing 🌻️
- salsabilaVerified ReviewerRated 5 out of 5 stars2/28/26love this type of eggplant
this plant is so generous with fruits... as you see in pictures, this is my harvest.... also the taste of it is delicious... i love to fry it then seasoning it with garlic, salt, cumin and coriander seeds ... use it as appetizer
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests3/10/26Hey Salsabila,
Wow, what a beautiful and bountiful harvest! We're thrilled to hear your Jewel Amethyst Eggplant Seeds produced such generous fruits - your photos really show off that amazing productivity! We love that you're enjoying the delicious taste too. Your preparation method with garlic, salt, cumin and coriander seeds sounds absolutely mouthwatering - what a perfect way to showcase those beautiful eggplants as an appetizer! Thank you for choosing us and for sharing your incredible harvest and cooking inspiration with us. Keep on growing 🌻️
- CristyFL, United StatesVerified ReviewerRated 4 out of 5 stars2/23/26White fruit
Mine have grown beautifully here in zone 10b. However, like a few others, all my plants so far have yielded white fruit. I kept waiting for them to turn purple as this is my first time growing eggplant ha! I’m happy to find out that I’ve got a few that are ready to harvest as we speak. Mine also have thorns so be careful of those!
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerWho do you grow for? YourselfHow do you prefer to grow? Raised Bed