Eggplant 'Pot Black'

Product code : WHPER-0005

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Quantity
About 10 seeds
Exposure
Sun
Life cycle
Annual

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FamilyNightshades
TypeVegetable
Botanical nameEggplant

The ‘Pot Black’ patio eggplant is a compact and ornamental variety that easily transforms a balcony, terrace, or small vegetable garden into a space that is both gourmet and elegant. Specially adapted for container cultivation, it is appealing due to its neat habit, lack of spines, and ability to produce generously despite its controlled size. Its shiny, deep black-purple fruits add a refined touch to the urban garden while offering tender and flavorful flesh for everyday cooking. Easy to grow when there is sufficient warmth and light, it grows vigorously in rich, well-drained substrate enriched with organic matter. Its dense foliage and balanced silhouette make it a plant that is as beautiful to look at as it is pleasant to harvest, especially in confined spaces where every plant must be both productive and ornamental. Like other eggplants, it appreciates regular watering and consistent fertilization, particularly in containers, to support continuous flowering and good fruit set. In the garden as on the terrace, it also attracts attention with its modern look and lustrous fruits that seem almost decorative even before being used in the kitchen. The ‘Pot Black’ patio eggplant is therefore an excellent choice for harvesting beautiful, flavorful vegetables while enhancing small spaces with a practical, generous, and stylish variety.

Eggplant 'Pot Black'

Sowing guide

It all startswith a seed.

Sowing depth

0.5 to 1 cm (0.2 to 0.4 in)

Germination temperature

24 to 27°C (75 to 81°F)

Germination time

7 to 14 days

Sowing period

8 weeks before the last frost

Soil and care

The right care,at the right time.

Watering

Regular

Soil type

Rich, well-drained, and amended with organic matter

Bloom and dimensions

Its place,in your garden.

Mature height

60 to 90 cm (24 to 35 in)

Width / spread

30 to 45 cm (12 to 18 in)

Bloom period

Summer

Harvest

55 to 70 days after transplant
Eggplant 'Pot Black'

Garden associations

In goodcompany.

Companion plants

basil, bell pepper, bean, onion, cilantro, mint

Plants to avoid

potato, cucumber, fennel