Eggplant 'Cloud Nine'

Solanum melongena

How to grow Eggplant 'Cloud Nine'

  • Full Sun

  • Very High

Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water very often. Keep in mind when planting that Cloud Nine 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 Cloud Nine from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 0.98 inches (2.5 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.2 inches (0.5 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 23°C / 73°F to ensure good germination.

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

Transplanting Cloud Nine

Ensure that temperatures are mild (minimum night temperatures should be around 18°C / 64°F) and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Cloud Nine is a tender plant.

Harvesting Cloud Nine

6-8" long.

Expect harvests to start to occur in mid summer.