Black Stallion
Eggplant · Italian
Hybrid
Solanum melongena
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Solanaceae (Nightshade family) · Genus: Solanum
Characteristics
Color
BlackPurple
Intended Use
Ornamental
Texture
Firm
About the Plant
Life Cycle
Annual
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Hardiness
Warm-Season/Very Tender
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Exposure
Full Sun
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Moisture
Evenly Moist but Well Drained
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Germination
7–21 days
at 60–95 °F
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Days to Maturity
60–65 days
Plant Height
3 ft
Fruit Size
8–9 in
How to Plant
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Start Indoors
8-10 Weeks Before Last Frost
Transplant
2-4 Weeks After Last Frost
Planting Depth
1/4–1/2 in
Seed Spacing
18–36 in
Row Spacing
30–36 in
Thin To
18–24 in
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Optimal Soil Temp
75–90 °F
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Soil Temp
60–95 °F
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Air Temp
32–90 °F
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