Eggplant 'Nubia'

Solanummelongena var. esculentum

Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Solanum (so-LAN-num)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Lavender
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
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

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

Augusta, Georgia

Greenville, New Hampshire

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Mason, NH (Zone 5b) | September 2012 | positive

Seemed to be a very fussy producer here in southern New Hampshire (zone 5b) but now that we are into the late season (Sept) it's now prod...Read More

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | November 2009 | positive

A 70 day hybrid with lavender and white variegated fruits. Green calyx fruits run to 8 inches long by 4 inches in diameter. It is both ea...Read More

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