Midnight Queen Hybrid Eggplant is the best eggplant for the home garden. Unlike other eggplants, Midnight Queen's meaty, succulent, bright white flesh does not turn brown when cut and retains an attractive appearance. Never bitter, Midnight Queen's fruits are always sweet and delicious. The 6 in. to 8 in. fruits can weigh more than 1/2 lbs. These vigorous, hardy, easy-to-grow plants withstand drought, pests and disease. Even after other eggplant varieties slow and stop production, Midnight Queen continues to produce full-size fruit through the entire Summer.
| Mature Height | 33 |
|---|---|
| Planting Depth (in.) | 2 |
| Additional Characteristics | None Listed |
| Annual / Perennial | Annual |
| Average Shipping Height (in.) | 3 |
| Best Time to Plant | Spring |
| Blossom Color | Purple |
| Botanical Name | Solanum melongena 'Midnight Queen' |
| Common Name | Egglant Plant |
| Days to Harvest | 55 |
| Edible Type | Vegetable |
| Fragrance | Non-Fragrant |
| Growth Habit | Clumping |
| Hardiness Zone | 3 (-40 to -30 F),4 (-30 to -20 F),5 (-20 to -10 F),6 (-10 to 0 F),7 (0 to 10 F),8 (10 to 20 F),9 (20 to 30 F) |
| Organic | Non-Organic |
| Recommended Space Between Plantings (in.) | 24 |
| Returnable | 90-Day |
| Shipped As | Container |
| Sun Tolerance | Full Sun |
| Water Requirements | Twice a week |
| Wildlife Attracted | No Wildlife Attracted |
| Wildlife Deterred | No Wildlife Deterred |