Eggplant

Solanum melongena

moderate outdoor ✗ Toxic to pets

💧 Watering

Every 2–3 days, keep soil consistently moist

☀️ Light

Full sun, 8+ hours

💦 Humidity

Average

🌡️ Temperature

70–85°F (21–29°C)

🪏 Soil

Rich, well-draining potting mix

✨ Fertilizing

Every 2 weeks when fruiting

🪴 Repotting

Annual

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About Eggplant

Beautiful fruited vegetable with purple, white, or striped varieties. Needs heat to thrive.

Care tips

  • Needs warm soil — don't plant until soil reaches 60°F
  • Harvest before seeds inside harden
  • Beautiful ornamental plant as well as edible

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