Eggplant 'Pot Black'

Latin name Eggplant
Quantity per packet About 10 seeds
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Product
identification
Latin nameEggplant
FamilyNightshades
TypeVegetable
CycleAnnual
Quantity per packAbout 10 seeds
Code produitWHPER-0005
Product
description

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.

Sowing
guide
Sowing period8 weeks before the last frost
Sowing depth0.5 to 1 cm (0.2 to 0.4 in)
Germination temperature24 to 27°C (75 to 81°F)
Germination time7 to 14 days
Soil
and care
ExposureSun
Soil
Rich, well-drained, and amended with organic matter
Watering
Regular
Container
growing
true
Bloom,
harvest
and garden
Garden use
potted plants, balcony, terrace, fresh cuisine
Bloom period
Summer
Harvest
55 to 70 days after transplant
Size
and facts
Height60 to 90 cm (24 to 35 in)
Spread30 to 45 cm (12 to 18 in)
Planting
partners
Good companions
basil, bell pepper, bean, onion, cilantro, mint
Avoid planting with
potato, cucumber, 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.