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Eggplant 'Purple Gem'

Solanummelongena var. esculentum

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Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Solanum (so-LAN-num)
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
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Annuals
Vegetables
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Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
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Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
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A 75 day reddish purple oval hybrid from Mahyco Seeds (India). 35 gram fruits are borne in clusters on a bushy plant.

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