Eggplant 'Lao Lavender'

Solanummelongena var. esculentum

Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Solanum (so-LAN-num)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Succulent
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
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
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:

Pukalani, Hawaii

Huron, Ohio

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Gardener's Notes:

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Huron, OH | January 2011 | positive

I am looking for the seed for Lao Lavender Eggplant. I used to purchase it from Solana Seeds but they are not carrying it this year. I tr...Read More

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Dunellen, NJ (Zone 6b) | September 2004 | positive

THE.... LAO LAVENDER EGGPLANT

This is a very nice & small, round eggplant . It comes from an Asian country by the name o...Read More

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