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Thereâs no particular eggplant seed preparation necessary prior to sowing. Eggplant seeds germinate at temps between 60-95 degrees F. (15-35 C.) and seedlings will emerge in seven to 10 days. When growing with eggplant seeds instead of nursery starts, the seeds will remain viable for about four years.
The most famous recipe is in making eggplant parmesan, but they can be breaded and fried, baked, grilled, stewed, or used in dips. Eggplant is often substituted for meat in vegetarian dishes, and is a main ingredient for Baba Ganoush. One popular home garden cultivar of eggplant is âBlack Beautyâ. This is the same cultivar I choose for my vegetable garden. It produces large, plump, glossy eggplants that are very tasty. Eggplant is ready to harvest typically in 80-85 days. How to Plant & Care for Eggplant. You can direct sow eggplant in hot climates. In northern climates, start seeds indoors 8 weeks before the last frost date and transplant at least 2 weeks after the last frost date. Use black plastic to keep the ground warm before planting in cooler climates. Eggplant does best in rich, slightly acidic, well-draining soil with compost added.