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Thereâs no particular eggplant seed preparation necessary prior to sowing. Eggplant seeds germinate at temps between 60-95 degrees F. (15-35 C.) and seedlings will emerge in seven to 10 days. When growing with eggplant seeds instead of nursery starts, the seeds will remain viable for about four years.
Planting â The most common way to plant eggplant is to transplant them, starting them as seedling inside 6-10 weeks before planting. Eggplants really do well in warm weather, and are very intolerant of frost. They need full sun (at least 6-8 hours of sun a day).The soil pH should be 5.5 to 6.5.Donât plant any sooner than 1-3 weeks after the last frost date. Soil temperatures of 65 ot 85 degrees are needed for germination, and even warmer air temperature of 75 degrees is best for growing eggplant. The plants spread a lot, so space them 18 to 24 inches apart.he soil pH should be 5.5 to 6.5. Donât plant any sooner than 1-3 weeks after the last frost date. Soil temperatures of 65 ot 85 degrees are needed for germination, and even warmer air temperature of 75 degrees is best for growing eggplant. The plants spread a lot, so space them 18 to 24 inches apart.