Eggplant 'Black Bounty'

Solanum melongena

How to grow Eggplant 'Black Bounty'

  • Full Sun

  • Very High

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water very often. Keep in mind when planting that Black Bounty is thought of as tender, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside.

Growing Black Bounty from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 1.95 feet (60.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.2 inches (0.5 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 15°C / 59°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Black Bounty about 42 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Black Bounty

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Black Bounty is a tender plant.

Harvesting Black Bounty