Growing guide · Home growing: windowsill, balcony and terrace
Aubergine (eggplant)
Solanum melongena
A heat- and light-hungry fruiting vegetable for a large pot, greenhouse or glazed balcony.
Key figures
| Item | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Germination temperature | at least 21 °C | [1] |
| Temperature | seedlings 16–18 °C; outdoors when nights stay above 10 °C (50 °F) | [1][2] |
| Pot size | at least 30 cm in diameter | [1] |
| Seed rate / spacing | 60 cm | [1] |
| pH | 5.5–7.5 | [2] |
The full guide (care, pests, beginner and professional tips) is currently in Finnish. The figures above are the same and come from the sources below.
These are general guidelines. Always check the variety, seed packet or fertiliser instructions and current regulations.