50 Seeds Striped Eggplant Solanum melongena Heirloom Vegetable Garden

Striped Eggplant is an heirloom variety of Solanum melongena known for its striking visual appeal, producing elongated fruit with a creamy white base and vibrant violet-purple striping. The plants are vigorous and productive, making them a rewarding choice for home gardeners who appreciate unique, ornamental-looking vegetables with excellent culinary quality.

These eggplants are versatile in the kitchen, ideal for roasting, grilling, frying, or layering into casseroles, where their mild, tender flesh absorbs seasonings beautifully. They also add visual interest to garden beds and patio containers. For best results, provide consistent moisture and warmth, and harvest when the skin is glossy and the fruit is firm.

Species: Solanum melongena
Variety: Striped
Type: Heirloom vegetable
Plant_Habit: Upright bushy annual
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained, fertile loam
Days_to_Harvest: 70-85
Zones: 4-10 (grown as annual)
Germination: 7-14 days at 75-85F
Sowing: Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost
Spacing: 18-24 inches apart
Notes: Warm-season crop; prefers consistent moisture