Eggplant 'Round Mauve'

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
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
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:

Grayslake, Illinois

Wilsonville, Oregon

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutrals
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Grayslake, IL (Zone 5a) | September 2009 | positive

Growing nicely with 2 plants and a little creeping thyme in a large tub. (Don't know that the thyme has done anything for the eggplant ...Read More

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Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | February 2007 | neutral

Nicely colored variety from China. Best for eating when the fruits are the size of tennis balls, at which point the seeds are almost abse...Read More

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

A round pink eggplant with a small vine.

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