Eggplant 'Bride'

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)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Bloom Color
Lavender
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
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:

Youngsville, Louisiana

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
1
neutral
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Youngsville, LA | November 2014 | positive

Seeds I bought were called "Asian Bride". The fruit were white with lavender striped markings & got about 6" long and 2 " across. They c...Read More

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

A long slender ( 8 x 1.5 inch) rose light rose/white stripes and pure white fruit.

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