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PL. —Solanum melongenaBotanical illustration — drop image
Solanum melongena

Eggplant

SummerFall
5a–11bHardiness zone
Peak bloom windowZone 6b · frost-offset weeks
Winter
Not in bloom
Spring
Peak bloom
Summer
Peak bloom
Fall
Not in bloom
Peak bloom
In bloom
Background

Good companions
Capsicum annuumPhaseolus vulgaris 'Black Turtle'Tagetes patula
Keep apart
fennel
Care guide
SunFull sun; 8+ hours
WaterRegular; consistent moisture; drought causes bitter, seedy fruit
SoilRich, well-draining; pH 5.8–6.5
Spacing18–24 inches
Height2–4 feet
Zone5a – 11b