Organic 'Diamond' eggplant

Latin name Eggplant
Quantity per packet About 30 seeds
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Product
identification
Latin nameEggplant
FamilyNightshades
TypeVegetable
CycleAnnual
Quantity per packAbout 30 seeds
Code produitJAREC-0011
Product
description

‘Diamond’ eggplant is a variety of Ukrainian origin particularly valued for its early maturity, compact size, and remarkable productivity, three qualities that make it a precious ally in northern gardens as well as in container growing. Its neat silhouette bears beautiful, elongated fruits with dark, shiny purple skin, clustered in generous bunches that quickly give the plant an abundant and very decorative appearance. Beneath this elegant exterior, its greenish, tender, and fine flesh lends itself to a host of delicious recipes, from stews to summer grilling. Easy to grow, it adapts equally well to open ground and large pots, making it easy to integrate onto a sunny terrace, a productive balcony, or in a food garden. Its good resistance to common diseases reassures beginner gardeners while offering more experienced ones a reliable and consistent crop. In summer, its purple flowers attract pollinators and add an additional ornamental touch to this already very appealing plant. With its compact form and sustained harvests, it perfectly combines beauty, yield, and ease of cultivation. Growing ‘Diamond’ eggplant means choosing a robust, elegant, and generous variety, capable of offering a lot in a measured space.

Sowing
guide
Sowing periodFebruary to April
Sowing depth0.5 to 1 cm (1/4 to 3/8 in.)
Germination temperature24 to 30 °C (75 to 86 °F)
Germination time7 to 14 days
Soil
and care
ExposureSun
Soil
Well-drained and rich
Watering
Regular
Container
growing
true
Bloom,
harvest
and garden
Garden use
vegetable garden, container gardening, prepared meals, barbecues
Bloom period
July to September
Harvest
70 days after sowing
Size
and facts
Height55 cm (22 in)
Spread40 to 50 cm (16 to 20 in)
Planting
partners
Good companions
basil, bell pepper, tomato
Avoid planting with
potatoes, fennel
The availability of our seeds varies depending on seasonal availability, production schedules and supplier inventory. Certain varieties may only be offered for a limited time based on their natural growth cycle, sowing period or available stock. These product pages are designed to help and inspire gardeners in choosing the right seeds for vegetable gardens, flower beds, pollinator gardens, container growing, naturalization projects and sustainable outdoor spaces.