Eggplant

Solanum melongena, a species of Solanum

Also known as Asian eggplant, Aubergine, Berendjena ·

About Eggplant (Solanum melongena)

  • Edible

Appearance

Growth habit
  • Herbaceous
Foliage
  • Green
Flower colour
  • Purple
Fruit colour
  • Purple
Mature height
0.5–1.2 m

Growing conditions

Sun exposure
Full sun
Soil pH
5.5–7 · Acidic, Neutral
Minimum temperature
Hardy to -7°C · USDA Zone 9
Native range
Western Indian Ocean, China, Indian Subcontinent, Indochina, Malesia

Where to buy Eggplant (Solanum melongena)

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