Eggplant 'Italian White'

Solanummelongena var. esculentum

Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Solanum (so-LAN-num)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Rose/Mauve
Magenta (pink-purple)
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
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
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
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:

Clermont, Florida

Charlottesville, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

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3
neutrals
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R
Clermont, FL | June 2010 | positive

I planted a Italian White Eggplant in my garden this year. it is doing quite well and has about 8 different size eggplants on it. How do ...Read More

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Charlottesville, VA | December 2008 | positive

I prefer this variety over the purple kind. These are milder and they do not cause an allergic reaction in sensitive individuals the way...Read More

R
Moulton, IA | December 2008 | neutral

Eggplants are good with garlic, marigold, spinach, tarragon, thyme, and peas in companion planting.

Avoid planting near an...Read More

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Wonder Lake, IL | February 2006 | neutral

Wasn't too crazy about this variety. Fruits are small, and weren't that tasty. Maybe I did something wrong, like picking the fruit too ...Read More

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

A white-pale green oval fruited cultivar available from Seeds of Change. Fruits run 3 - 4 inches in diameter. Recommnded for container gardening.

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