Eggplant 'Purple'

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
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
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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2010 | neutral

"A very high yielding variety, strong vigor and suitable for warm and tropical cultivation. The fruits are slender long, slightly tapered...Read More

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