Eggplant 'Ghostbuster'

Solanummelongena var. esculentum

Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Solanum (so-LAN-num)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Rose/Mauve
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

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

Keansburg, New Jersey

Los Alamos, New Mexico

New Hyde Park, New York

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
1
neutral
0
negative
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Hilliard, OH | July 2012 | positive

Location: Columbus, Ohio

I will pick my first Ghostbuster Eggplant in one week to 10 Days

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

A hybrid white cultivar from Harris Moran which offers the following description; "Fruits are ivory white, oval shaped, and about 6-7 inc...Read More

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