Eggplant
Botanical Name:
Solanum melongenaEggplants are versatile, vegetables prized for their glossy, deep purple skin and creamy, mild flesh. Perfect for grilling, roasting, frying, or baking, they’re a staple in dishes like ratatouille, eggplant Parmesan, and curries.
- Compact plant
- Produces up to 12 large fruits
- Dark purple, egg-shaped fruit
- Part of the nightshade family
- Full Sun
- Space 18" apart
- Heavy compost recommended
- Container Friendly
- Requires staking
Hardiness Zone
5
Flower Colour
- White
- Purple
Photo Details
- Photo courtesy of Roelands Plant Farms Inc.
Height
18 in-24 in
Spread
12 in-14 in
*All sizes are container only - we do not carry seeds. Please refer to size guide link above.
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Eggplant
Exposure
- Full Sun
Soil Moisture
- Moist to Average
- Well-drained
Growth Rate
- Medium
Foliage Colour
- Green
Critter
- Deer Resistant
Attributes
- Edible
- Drought Tolerant
Garden Uses
- Herbal/edible garden
- Patio plants
Size: 4" Pot
Flamborough Area
Hamilton ON L9H 5E1
Canada
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