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Fresh purple eggplants in a woven basket. Organic aubergine produce on rustic wood. Three fresh dark purple eggplants (aubergine) with green stems in a white ornate bowl on rustic wood.
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Diamond Eggplant
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A productive white-violet eggplant producing gorgeous, elongated fruits with creamy white skin flushed in lavender and tender, mild flesh with mini...

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Heirloom Black Beauty Eggplant seeds packet. Certified organic, non-GMO. Dark purple eggplant illustration, USDA Organic. Peaceful Valley. Vibrant dark purple eggplant ripening on the vine, ready for harvest in a sunny organic garden. Sold out
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Black Beauty Eggplant
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Black Beauty is the classic American heirloom eggplant — large, glossy, and deeply purple-black with broad, meaty fruit that has defined the variet...

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Deep purple eggplants growing on a healthy green plant in a garden. Fresh aubergine harvest. Sold out
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Black Beauty Eggplant
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Black Beauty Eggplant is the classic heirloom that defined what a garden eggplant should look like — deep, glossy purple-black skin stretched over ...

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Ping Tung Long Eggplant organic non-GMO seeds packet. Long purple eggplants, USDA certified organic for gardening. Vibrant purple Asian eggplants ripe for harvest in a mulched garden bed. Sold out
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Ping Tung Long Eggplant
Peaceful Valley Fulfilled by Seedtime
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Ping Tung Long is a Taiwanese heirloom eggplant prized for its exceptionally slender, elegant, lavender-purple fruits that grow to 12–18 inches wit...

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Vibrant purple long eggplants, an Asian variety, ripening on green plants in a fertile garden.
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Long Purple Eggplant
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Long Purple Eggplant is an absolute showstopper — slender, glossy, deep purple fruits that can grow up to 30 inches long with a uniform shape that ...

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Five fresh graffiti eggplants, purple and white striped, in a black wire basket.
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Listada diGandia Eggplant
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A stunning Italian heirloom eggplant with beautiful white skin streaked in vivid violet — one of the most visually striking vegetables in any garde...

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Fresh long purple Asian eggplants in a basket with a knife on a rustic wooden table. Fresh long purple eggplants (aubergines) stacked, showing varied shades and green stems.
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Ping Tung Long Eggplant
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A long, slender Taiwanese heirloom eggplant producing elegant 12–18 inch lavender-purple fruits with thin, edible skin and creamy, mild, sweet fles...

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Slender dark purple eggplants growing on a plant in a garden. Fresh harvest.
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Little Fingers Eggplant
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Little Fingers Eggplant is a petite, elegant variety with the smoothest, most silky flesh of any eggplant — the slender, deep purple 3–6 inch fruit...

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Purple and white striped graffiti eggplants, fresh produce with green stems.
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Listda De Gandia Eggplant
MIgardener Fulfilled by Seedtime
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Listda De Gandia Eggplant is a gorgeous Italian heirloom with distinctive violet and white streaks running the length of each oval fruit — a beauti...

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Ripe striped orange garden eggs on plant. Fresh African eggplant, edible vegetable.
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Turkish Orange Eggplant
MIgardener Fulfilled by Seedtime
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Turkish Orange Eggplant is a genuinely striking heirloom with round, 4-inch fruits that ripen to a deep, vivid orange and hang from the plant looki...

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Varied purple eggplants: one striped, two solid, plus fresh slices, flower, and leaves on a wooden surface.
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Rosita Eggplant
Southern Exposure Fulfilled by Seedtime
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This heirloom from Puerto Rico produces abundant yields of lavender-pink, teardrop-shaped fruits with distinctive white shoulders on 4-foot-tall pl...

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Three fresh, dark purple eggplants with green stems in a white decorative bowl on rustic wood. Healthy produce.
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Diamond Eggplant
MIgardener Fulfilled by Seedtime
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Diamond Eggplant is a productive and beautiful heirloom with rich, deep purple fruits and a tender, mild green flesh that makes it one of the fines...

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Hand holding a large, glossy purple eggplant. Freshly harvested organic vegetable from a home garden.
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Aswad Eggplant
MIgardener Fulfilled by Seedtime
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Aswad Eggplant is a magnificent Iraqi heirloom that produces exceptionally large, deep purple fruits reaching up to 3 pounds — some of the largest ...

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Two fresh purple eggplants with green caps in a wooden crate.
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Rosa Bianca Eggplant
MIgardener Fulfilled by Seedtime
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Rosa Bianca is a classic Italian heirloom eggplant with beautiful deep purple and white streaking on medium-sized, 6–8 oz fruits and a notably swee...

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Basket filled with small, round purple and white striped eggplants (fairy tale eggplants) with green caps.
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Rosa Bianca Eggplant
Southern Exposure Fulfilled by Seedtime
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A beautiful Italian heirloom eggplant, somewhat similar in appearance to Listada de Gandia, Rosa Bianca features a creamy white base color with pin...

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Fresh purple Asian eggplants piled high, vibrant market produce for healthy cooking and recipes.
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Ping-Tung Long Eggplant
MIgardener Fulfilled by Seedtime
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Ping-Tung Long Eggplant is a beautiful Taiwanese heirloom that produces slender, 12–16 inch fruits with glossy, deep purple skin and exceptionally ...

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Fresh purple eggplants, whole and sliced, on wood. One mottled, another with a small purple flower.
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Rosita Eggplant
MIgardener Fulfilled by Seedtime
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Rosita Eggplant is a 1940s Puerto Rican heirloom with a beautiful light purple skin, creamy white flesh, and a tender, never-bitter character that ...

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Multiple fresh white eggplants with green caps on a wooden table. Organic vegetables for healthy recipes.
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Casper Eggplant
MIgardener Fulfilled by Seedtime
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Casper Eggplant is a rare and beautiful Japanese white variety with long, slender, creamy-white fruits that are as elegant in the garden as they ar...

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Fresh long green eggplants (brinjal) on straw with leaves and a white flower.
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Louisiana Long Green (Green Banana) Eggplant
Southern Exposure Fulfilled by Seedtime
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This variety produces attractive 6–12 inch light green, banana-shaped fruits on spineless plants that average 4 feet tall. Its mild flavor and appe...

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Organic Heir/OP
Dark purple eggplants growing on a plant in a garden with straw mulch. Fresh organic vegetables.
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Black Beauty Eggplant
Southern Exposure Fulfilled by Seedtime
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Introduced in 1902, Black Beauty is a dependable variety well adapted to the Mid-Atlantic and the South, producing dark purple fruits of high quali...

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Three fresh striped purple and white eggplants growing on a plant. Organic garden vegetables.
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Listada De Gandia Eggplant
Southern Exposure Fulfilled by Seedtime
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This Italian heirloom, known in France since around 1850, produces egg-shaped fruits 5 to 7 inches long in purple with irregular white stripes — a ...

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Long purple Asian eggplants, whole and sliced, with fresh green leaves on a blue patterned cloth.
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Long Purple Eggplant
Southern Exposure Fulfilled by Seedtime
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Long Purple produces long, slender fruits about 2 by 10 inches that are slightly bulbous on the blossom end. The dark-purple fruits are best harves...

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Ping Tung Long Eggplant
Southern Exposure Fulfilled by Seedtime
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A stunning Taiwanese heirloom, Ping Tung Long (Solanum melongena) produces shiny, deep lavender fruits up to 11 inches long that are as gorgeous on...

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Eggplant Seeds for Planting: Purple, Striped, White, and Green Varieties

Eggplant is a summer favorite that rewards a little patience. Glossy fruits hang from handsome, purple-flowered plants, and they're delicious grilled, roasted, fried, or baked into everything from curries to casseroles. Our collection of eggplant seeds goes far beyond the standard deep purple oval, with slender Asian types, striped heirlooms, a clean white variety, and even a long green one. Starting from seed gives you access to a much wider range of eggplants than any nursery carries, at a fraction of the cost per plant.

Eggplant Seeds for Sale: Black Beauty, Listada de Gandia, Ping Tung Long, and More

When you browse eggplants seeds for sale, start with the shape you like to cook. Black Beauty and Diamond are classic dark purple, glossy eggplants with a rich flavor that holds up on the grill. Long Purple and Ping Tung Long grow slender, tender fruits that cook quickly and work beautifully in stir-fries, and Little Fingers bears small, slim fruits in clusters. Rosita and Aswad add other dark and lavender-purple options for gardeners who like to compare.

For something eye-catching, Listada de Gandia and Rosa Bianca have purple and white striping and a mild, creamy texture. Casper is a white eggplant with a delicate taste, Turkish Orange produces small, round, orange fruits in the style of a garden egg, and Louisiana Long Green (Green Banana) has long, pale green fruits that look unlike any grocery store eggplant. Nearly all of the varieties here are heirloom and open-pollinated, so you can save seed from your best plants and grow them again.

Eggplant Seeds for Planting: Start Indoors and Wait for Warmth

Eggplant is a heat-loving crop that stalls in cool soil, so most gardeners start eggplant seeds for planting indoors about six to eight weeks before the last spring frost. Sow seeds about a quarter inch deep in a warm spot, ideally around 75 to 85°F, and expect sprouts in one to two weeks. A heat mat makes a big difference. Move seedlings outdoors only when the weather is settled and nights stay reliably warm, and space plants about 18 to 24 inches apart in full sun. Taller varieties may need stakes or cages once they start setting fruit. The Seedtime planting calendar works out your indoor start date and your transplant date from your frost dates, and the layout planner helps you give each plant the room it needs.

Buy Eggplant Seeds with One Flat Shipping Rate

When you order eggplant seeds here, you can combine packets from different suppliers in one order and pay one flat shipping rate rather than a separate shipping charge for each supplier. Seedtime members also get discounts on seed packets, so if you're planning a full summer garden with tomatoes and peppers alongside your eggplant, compare Seedtime's plans to see what membership includes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why are my eggplant flowers dropping without making fruit?

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Temperature is the most common reason. Eggplant blossoms often drop when nights fall below about 55°F or days climb above the mid-90s, and the plant tries again when conditions improve. Poor pollination and inconsistent watering can also cause drop. Keep soil evenly moist, mulch to steady the temperature, and gently shake open flowers on warm days to help spread pollen.

How do I know when an eggplant is ready to pick?

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Pick when the skin is glossy and the fruit is a good size for its variety. Press the skin lightly with your thumb: if it springs back, it's ready, and if it leaves a dent, the fruit is overripe. Dull, dark skin and a soft feel mean the fruit stayed on too long, and the seeds inside will be bitter. Cut the fruit with pruners, leaving the green cap and a short stem attached.

Can I grow eggplant in containers?

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Yes, especially the smaller and slender types. Choose a pot that holds at least five gallons, fill it with rich potting mix, and place it in the hottest, sunniest spot you have. Dark pots and patio spots warm up quickly, which eggplant loves. Water consistently, since containers dry out fast, and feed every couple of weeks once the plants start flowering.

What is eating holes in my eggplant leaves?

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Tiny, shotgun-like holes in young leaves usually mean flea beetles, which are small, dark beetles that jump when disturbed. They're hardest on seedlings and newly transplanted plants. Protect young plants with lightweight row cover until they're established, keep weeds down, and water regularly, since healthy plants outgrow the damage. Plants that are well past the seedling stage can usually shrug off a few holes.

Can I save seeds from my eggplants?

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Yes, but not from fruit you'd eat. Eggplants are harvested for the table while still immature, and their seeds aren't ready. To save seed, leave a fruit on the plant until it turns dull and overripe, often yellow, brown, or soft. Then scoop out the seeds, rinse them clean, and dry them thoroughly for a week or two. Seeds from open-pollinated varieties will come true if different eggplant types were not planted close together.

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