Eggplant 'Diamond'

Solanummelongena var. esculentum

Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Solanum (so-LAN-num)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
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Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
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Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | February 2007 | neutral

For info only: SSE has this to say about it: "Excellent Ukrainian variety. Plants grow 20-25" tall and fruits are set in clusters of 4-6....Read More

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | August 2004 | neutral

This is a 70 day cultivar with dark purple 9 x 3 inch slender fruit.

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