Solanum melongena
Watering
High
Cultivation
transplanted
Harvesting
110 - 170 days
Labour
Intermediate
Sunlight
full sun
pH Value
5.5 - 7
Temperature
20°C - 30°C
Fertilization
Intermediate
Eggplant, also known as aubergine, is a plant of the nightshade family (Solanaceae) and is primarily grown for its edible fruit. The crop originally has been cultivated in India and can now be found in warm climates all around the world.
Eggplants should be guided on rods or strings to allow an erect growth. Dead leaves should be removed and regular weeding is important since the crop requires a high amount of nutrients. The soil should be moist but not flooded. Fruit harvesting can be done approximately 110 to 170 days after sowing.
Solanum melongena requires a rich and porous soil that is well drained but not dry. The soil should be only slightly acidic, a pH of 6.5 is ideal. The roots of the plant extend up to 50 cm into the soil, a barrier-free soil is therefore favorable.
Solanum melongena grows in tropical to temperate climates. If grown in cooler temperatures it might be necessary to start the growth process in a greenhouse until the soil is warm enough for transplanting. In cold climates the crop is grown as annual, while warm climates allow a perennial growth. Direct sunlight is beneficial for the growth of the plant.
Solanum melongena
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Eggplant, also known as aubergine, is a plant of the nightshade family (Solanaceae) and is primarily grown for its edible fruit. The crop originally has been cultivated in India and can now be found in warm climates all around the world.
Watering
High
Cultivation
transplanted
Harvesting
110 - 170 days
Labour
Intermediate
Sunlight
full sun
pH Value
5.5 - 7
Temperature
20°C - 30°C
Fertilization
Intermediate
Eggplants should be guided on rods or strings to allow an erect growth. Dead leaves should be removed and regular weeding is important since the crop requires a high amount of nutrients. The soil should be moist but not flooded. Fruit harvesting can be done approximately 110 to 170 days after sowing.
Solanum melongena requires a rich and porous soil that is well drained but not dry. The soil should be only slightly acidic, a pH of 6.5 is ideal. The roots of the plant extend up to 50 cm into the soil, a barrier-free soil is therefore favorable.
Solanum melongena grows in tropical to temperate climates. If grown in cooler temperatures it might be necessary to start the growth process in a greenhouse until the soil is warm enough for transplanting. In cold climates the crop is grown as annual, while warm climates allow a perennial growth. Direct sunlight is beneficial for the growth of the plant.