Eggplant
Solanum melongena · Nightshades · Nightshade family
Also known as: Brinjal
Medium50–100cmNot pet-safeEdible
Eggplant care at a glance
Eggplant (Solanum melongena) needs a lot of water and prefers to grow in full sun. Ideal temperature: 21–29 °C.
- Water need
- High
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil moisture
- Evenly moist
- Nutrients
- High
- Ideal temperature
- 21–29 °C
- Life cycle
- Annual
Pests, Diseases, Toxicity & Weather on Eggplant
Possible pests on Eggplant include Aphids, Whitefly, Spider mites and Flea beetles. A possible disease is Verticillium wilt. Eggplant is toxic to cats, dogs and humans. Mainly leaves, stems, flowers and unripe fruit are toxic, while fruit can be eaten.
Pest
- Aphids Medium
- Whitefly Medium
- Spider mites Medium
- Flea beetles Medium
Disease
- Verticillium wilt Medium
Toxicity
- Solanine glycoalkaloids Medium
Weather
- Frost damage High
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Frequently asked questions about Eggplant
- Which pests affect Eggplant?
- Possible pests on Eggplant include Aphids, Whitefly, Spider mites and Flea beetles.
- Which diseases affect Eggplant?
- A possible disease is Verticillium wilt.
- Is Eggplant toxic to cats and dogs?
- Eggplant is toxic to cats, dogs and humans. Mainly leaves, stems, flowers and unripe fruit are toxic, while fruit can be eaten.
- How much water does Eggplant need?
- Eggplant has a high water requirement.
- What light does Eggplant need?
- Eggplant prefers to grow in full sun. Around 6 hours of light per day is ideal.
- Is Eggplant frost-hardy?
- Eggplant is not frost-hardy. Its lower limit is around 10 °C.
- Can you eat Eggplant?
- Yes, the edible parts are mainly: fruit. Other parts (leaves, stems, flowers and unripe fruit) are toxic, though.