Eggplant 'Dourga'

Solanummelongena var. esculentum

Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Solanum (so-LAN-num)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Smooth
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
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
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
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
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
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:

Aurora, Colorado

Daytona Beach, Florida

Panama City, Florida

Augusta, Georgia

Los Alamos, New Mexico

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Gardener's Notes:

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Aurora, CO | September 2011 | neutral

Very beautiful plant, but as another has commented, not a high yielding cultivar. Fruits taste wonderful and look unique. Worth growing b...Read More

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

A white variety for fresh eating in the early summer. Compact plants produce snow-white 6" by 2" diameter fruits with mild flesh. Peelin...Read More

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | January 2004 | neutral

This eggplant grew here but productivity was low. Taste wasn't as good as the oriental types and once picked tended to shrivel much quick...Read More

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