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Eggplant 'Antigua'

Solanummelongena var. esculentum

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Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Solanum (so-LAN-num)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Magenta (pink-purple)
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

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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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
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
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