Eggplant 'Black Opal'

Solanum melongena

How to grow Eggplant 'Black Opal'

  • Full Sun

  • Very High

Enjoys a full sun position in your garden and remember to water very often. Keep in mind when planting that Black Opal 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 Opal 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 Opal about 42 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Black Opal

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

Harvesting Black Opal