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Solanum melongena

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Botanical Name: Common Names:

Solanum melongena Eggplant, Aubergine,

Native: Foliage Type:

No Evergreen

Plant Type: Plant Habit:

Citrus & Fruit, Climbers Climbing / Twining, Prostrate

Description:

Small evergreen shrub with dark-green leaves and purple star-like flowers in Spring followed by large, edible, long purple fruit commonly know as eggplant. Fruit flesh is white. Great for cooking, use in sauces or bake in oven. Harvest fruit from mid-Summer.

Mature Height: Mature Width:

60cm-1m 60cm-1m

Position: Soil Type:

Full Sun Loam, Well Drained

Landscape Use(s)

Climber / Creeper, Edible Garden, Mass Planting, Container / Pot

Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free

Cultural Notes:

Plant Care

Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well

Family Name: Origin:

Solanceae Asia

Characteristics

Foliage Colour: Green

Flower Colour: Purple

Flower Fragrant: No

Flowering Season: Spring

Fruit: Yes

Requirements Tolerances

Growth Rate: Moderate

Maintenance Level: Medium

Water Usage: Medium / Moderate

Drought: Low

Frost: Tender

Wind: Medium / Moderate

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