How to Grow and Care for Eggplant

Eggplant, also known as Aubergine, Brinjal, Asian Eggplant, Garden Eggplant, Thai Eggplant

Eggplant is generally considered easy to grow, thriving in warm, sunny conditions with well-draining soil. Two special care points include ensuring regular, deep watering to promote steady growth and implementing consistent pruning to enhance air circulation and fruit production. Mulching can help retain soil moisture and regulate temperature.

Watering schedule: Twice per week

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Eggplant

Toughness	Medium
Care Level	Low
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial, Annual
Watering Schedule	Twice per week
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	5.5-6.5
Planting Time	Spring, Summer
Hardiness Zones	2-10
Toxicity	Toxic to Human & Pets

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Varieties of Eggplant

Eggplant 'Black Beauty'

Eggplant 'Black Beauty' is an heirloom eggplant cultivar that is over 100 years old and known for its dark, bell-shaped fruits that grow to be 10 to 15 cm long. It is one of the most popular heirloom eggplant varieties, both for its decorative traits (hence the name) and great taste.

Eggplant 'Moneymaker'

Eggplant 'Moneymaker' is a reliable producer of dark purple fruit that are meaty and sweet, perfect for grilling or roasting. This variety is resistant to common eggplant diseases, making it easy to grow in home gardens.

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Eggplant appears as a robust, bushy herb reaching heights of 2 to 4 feet (60 to 120 cm), with an equivalent spread in its branching habit. Its leaves are notable for their star-shaped hairs, while the violet flowers also display a star-like form. The most distinctive feature of eggplant is its large, fleshy fruit that exhibits a shiny, glossy surface; fruit color may vary by cultivar. This member of the Solanaceae family thrives in warmer climates, preferring temperatures from 70 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit (21 to 29 degrees Celsius).