Eggplant 'Waimanalo Long'

Solanummelongena var. esculentum

Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Solanum (so-LAN-num)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Smooth
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Bloom Color
Lavender
Bloom Time
N/A
Other Details
Category
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Panama City, Florida

Laie, Hawaii

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Panhandle Gulf Coast, FL (Zone 8b) | July 2010 | positive

Waimanalo Long Eggplant has delicious, flavorful flesh with excellent productivity in my extremely hot, humid garden. They can grow up to...Read More

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