Scarlet Eggplant, Mock Tomato Mini Pumpkins, Japanese Golden Eggs
Solanumaethiopicum 'Turkish Orange'

Synonym:Solanum integrifolium

Synonym:Solanum integrifolium var. microcarpum

Synonym:Solanum gilo

Category
Vegetables

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage

Foliage Color

Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness
Not Applicable

Where to Grow

Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color
Lavender

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details

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