Eggplant 'Italian Blush'

Solanummelongena var. esculentum

Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Solanum (so-LAN-num)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Lavender
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
Patent Information
Non-patented
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
Regional

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positive
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neutral
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jbl
Wonder Lake, IL | February 2006 | positive

I'm pretty sure this is the same as the "Blush" variety - (which is a great eggplant)

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | December 2005 | neutral

(85 days) Heirloom Excellant Italian strain procured from an Italian family in the Chicago area and provided by one of our good friends i...Read More

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