Save seeds from a fully ripe eggplant
Dry the seeds completely
Start seeds indoors 8 to 10 weeks before the last frost
Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep in seed-starting mix
Keep the soil warm and moist
Provide bright light after germination
Transplant seedlings outdoors after frost danger passes
Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil
Space plants 18 to 24 inches apart
Water regularly and keep soil evenly moist
Feed with a balanced fertilizer during growth
Harvest mature eggplants to encourage more production
Take stem cuttings from a healthy plant if propagating vegetatively
Root cuttings in moist potting mix under warm conditions