Eggplant 'Chinese'

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water very often. Keep in mind when planting that Chinese 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.

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 Chinese about 42 days before your last frost date.

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

Chinese eggplant