Botanical profile

Pot Black Eggplant

Latin name
Solanum melongena 'Pot Black'
Type
Annual
Family
Solanaceae

A compact and very early variety, specially developed for growing in pots. It produces numerous small, round fruits with glossy black skin , on a dense and decorative plant. Its productivity and size make it an excellent candidate for balconies, terraces or small sunny gardens.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Grown as an annual (zone 10+ as a perennial)
Exposure
Full sun
Watering
Regular — moist but well-drained soil
Vegetable garden and yield

Companion planting, spacing and harvest

Companion plants
Beans, basil, peppers
Plants to avoid
Fennel
Spacing
25 to 30 cm between plants (or 1 plant per 25-30 cm pot)
Harvest period
July to September

The availability of our plants varies depending on arrivals, seasons, nursery production and supplier availability. Some varieties may be offered for a limited time only, depending on their natural cycle or current stock. These plant profiles are designed to guide and inspire you when choosing plants for the garden, landscaping projects, containers or long-lasting outdoor arrangements.