Purple Shine Eggplant Seeds [Hybrid] (Solanum melongena) – Glossy violet fruits with tender flesh; high-yielding hybrid for warm summer gardens.

Minimum: 25+ Seeds

Bring bold color and flavor to your garden and kitchen with Purple Shine Eggplant, a stunning hybrid variety prized for its deep violet, glossy fruits and tender, creamy flesh. Perfect for home gardeners, chefs, and small-scale growers, this vigorous plant produces abundant fruit throughout the summer, offering a reliable harvest for fresh meals, grilling, roasting, and sautés. Its striking appearance and exceptional productivity make it a must-have for anyone seeking to grow premium vegetables at home.

🌿 Plant Description
Purple Shine is a compact, upright eggplant that thrives in warm conditions, reaching 24–36 inches in height with glossy, dark purple fruits that average 6–8 inches long. The smooth, tender skin and creamy interior provide excellent texture and mild flavor, ideal for a wide range of culinary uses, from classic Mediterranean dishes to innovative home recipes. Fruits are ready to harvest approximately 65–75 days after transplanting, making it a fast-producing summer favorite.

This hybrid variety stands out not only for its eye-catching color but also for its high yield and disease resistance, giving gardeners a consistent and abundant harvest. Its robust growth habit ensures strong stems capable of supporting multiple fruits without bending or breaking, even under heavy production.

🍽️ Culinary & Garden Uses
Purple Shine Eggplant is incredibly versatile:

• Cooking: Sauté, grill, roast, or bake; its creamy flesh absorbs flavors beautifully.

• Pickling & Preserving: Works well for traditional pickles or roasted spreads like baba ganoush.

• Ornamental Appeal: Glossy purple fruits add visual interest to summer vegetable gardens.

• Companion Planting: Supports beneficial insects when grown alongside basil, peppers, or marigolds.

💡 Growing Tips
Growing Purple Shine Eggplant is straightforward when you provide the right conditions:

• Light: Full sun for at least 6–8 hours daily.

• Soil: Rich, well-draining soil amended with compost or organic matter.

• Water: Keep consistently moist; mulch to retain moisture and prevent soil temperature fluctuations.

• Temperature: Warm nights and days (70–85°F / 21–29°C) are essential; frost-sensitive.

• Spacing: Plant 18–24 inches apart to allow airflow and reduce disease risk.

• Fertilization: Side-dress with balanced fertilizer during flowering to encourage fruit set.

• Support: Use stakes or cages for heavier fruit loads to prevent bending.

Regular harvesting of mature fruits encourages continuous production throughout the growing season. Avoid leaving oversized fruits on the plant, as they can slow new fruit development and reduce overall yield.

🌱 Hybrid Advantages & Unique Traits
Purple Shine is a high-performing hybrid selected for:

• Superior vigor and uniformity of fruit.

• Disease resistance against common eggplant issues like verticillium wilt.

• Compact habit suitable for smaller gardens or container growing.

• Extended harvest period, producing multiple flushes through summer.

🦋 Pollinator & Ecosystem Benefits
While primarily grown for fruit, Purple Shine’s delicate purple flowers also attract bees and other pollinators, contributing to a healthy garden ecosystem. Planting alongside herbs or companion flowers can further enhance biodiversity and encourage beneficial insects.

🌍 Plant Details
Scientific Name: Solanum melongena
Common Names: Purple Shine Eggplant
Plant Type: Hybrid, Summer Vegetable
Height: 24–36 inches
Spacing: 18–24 inches
Light: Full sun
Soil: Rich, well-drained, fertile
Water: Moderate, consistent
Temperature: Warm season, frost-sensitive
Days to Harvest: 65–75
Fruit Color: Glossy deep violet
Fruit Size: 6–8 inches
Uses: Cooking, grilling, roasting, pickling, ornamental display, companion planting

✨ Why You’ll Love It
From its vibrant purple sheen to its tender, creamy flesh, Purple Shine Eggplant elevates both your garden and your plate. Whether you’re harvesting for family dinners, impressing friends with homegrown produce, or creating a colorful summer display, this hybrid delivers beauty, flavor, and productivity all season long. Plant Purple Shine today and enjoy a cascade of glossy, flavorful eggplants that will delight every gardener and cook. 🍆🌞🌱