- A large tear drop shaped fruit with early maturity and disease resistance making it a great choice for commercial growing.
50 Days to maturity. Solanum melongena. Eclipse F1 Eggplant Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, hybrid, Italian Eggplant. Suitable for growing in greenhouses, garden plots, and raised beds. Fruit matures to a 33-inch teardrop shape. This Italian type is often included in Middle-Eastern cuisine. Well suited to commercial markets. ~6,500 seeds/oz.
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Traditional Eastern type. This disease resistant variety is well suited to the commercial market.
- Seeds Per Package:
- 2 g packet - Approximately 460 Seeds
- 1 oz - Approximately 6,500 Seeds
- 4 oz - Approximately 25,600 Seeds
- 1 lb - Approximately 102,400 Seeds
- 5 lb - Approximately 512,000 Seeds
- 25 lb - Approximately 2,560,000 Seeds
Basic Info
| Latin Name: | Solanum melongena |
| Eclipse F1 Eggplant Color: | Purple/Black |
Growing Info
| Hardiness Zone: | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Technically a tender perennial, but commonly grown as an annual. Perennial in zones 10, 11, and 12. |
| Days to Maturity: | 50 from transplant |
| Days to Germination: | 7-14 |
| Germination Temperature: | 75-90 °F (24-32 °C) |
| Seeding Depth: | 0.25 inches |
| Plant Spacing: | 18-24 inches |
| Row Spacing: | 30-36 inches |
| Plant Height: | 30-36 inches |
| Growth Habit: | Upright |
| Temperature Preference: | Warmer |
| Light Preference: | Full Sun |
Other Info
| Direct Sow: | No |
| Start Indoors: | Yes Start Indoors 7-9 weeks |
| Eggplant Type: | Italian - These Eggplants are typically elongated, pear-shaped, or cylindrical. Commonly with purple or purple-white striated skin. They are meaty, mild-flavored, and low in calories. |
| Plant Width: | 18-24 inches |
| Growth Speed: | Early - Ready for harvest around 40 to 59 days from transplant. |
| Garden Size: | Greenhouse, Garden Plot, or Raised Bed |
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