Eggplant 'Dusky'

Solanum melongena

How to grow Eggplant 'Dusky'

  • Full Sun

  • Very High

Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water very often. Keep in mind when planting that Dusky is thought of as tender, so it is imperative to wait until temperatures are mild before planting out of doors.

Growing Dusky from seed

Ensure a distance of 1.95 feet (60.0 cm) between seeds when sowing - look to sow at a depth of approximately 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 Dusky about 42 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Dusky

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

Harvesting Dusky