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Eggplant 'Striped Toga'

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
Sun to Partial Shade
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Hardiness

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Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
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Category
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
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Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
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Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
Ferment seeds before storing
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Tucson, Arizona

Marysville, Washington

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Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | February 2007 | neutral

Striped fruits are 1" wide by 3" long. The fruits turn from two-toned green to two-toned orange. Strong flavored fruits, but not bitter.

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