Description
Plant Details:
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.