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Solanum melongena var. esculentum

 
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Family: Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ay) (Info)
Genus: Solanum (so-LAN-num) (Info)
Species: melongena var. esculentum

Category:
Vegetables

Height:
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing:
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness:
Unknown - Tell us

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Danger:
Seed is poisonous if ingested
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color:
Purple

Bloom Time:
Mid Summer

Foliage:
Herbaceous

Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
From seed; sow indoors before last frost

Seed Collecting:
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds

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Profile:

1 positive
1 neutral
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral Terry On Oct 19, 2001, Terry from Murfreesboro, TN
(Zone 7a) wrote:

Most varieties of S. melongena produce dark-skinned fruit, but certain cultivars produce fruit that is yellow to creamy white in color.

Positive moscheuto On Oct 14, 2001, moscheuto from Westland, MI
(Zone 5a) wrote:

This is an easy to grow indoor pot plant or outside annual, can be pinched and pruned. A long lasting garden performer. Plant usually begins to show purple flowers in 4 to 8 weeks after transplanting. It takes 2 to 6 weeks for fruit to set. It produces an egg-shaped, non-edible, non-poisonous fruit which is said to taste bitter. The fruit changes from white to yellow and remains on the plant for weeks.



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