Description

Scientific Name: Solanum melongena

Common Name: Eggplant

Blooming Season: Late Spring, Summer

Plant Habit: Mounded

Characteristics: Culinary Use

Water: Light

Fertilize: Once a month

Spacing: 18 – 24″ (46 – 61cm)

Height: 24 – 28″ (61 – 71cm)

Width: 18 – 24″ (46 – 61cm)

Exposure: Sun

General Information: Tasty purplish fruits are great in a variety of dishes and are great breaded or fried. Eggplants love warm weather but are damaged by cold. Plants produce 4 to 6 large fruit, or more if kept harvested and well watered.