Eggplant
Also known as: Aubergine
ð Zone 8b
ð About
A large bushy plant with attractive purple flowers. Different varieties have different colours and sizes of fruit, ranging from the 'classic' large purple to the Thai small white varieties and Brazilian red.
ð Growing Information
Harvest Time
in 12-15 weeks. Cut fruit with scissors or sharp knife. Compatible with (can grow beside): Beans, capsicum, lettuce, ama
ð Planting Calendar (Zone 8b)
Active month
Not recommended
ðïļ Monthly Actions
January
ðŋ Transplant
Plant out (transplant) seedlings
August
ðŠī Start in Trays
Start in seed trays and plant out seedlings in 4-6 weeks
September
ðą Sow Seed
Sow seed where you want this plant to grow
October
ðą Sow Seed
Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed
November
ðą Sow Seed
Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed
December
ðŋ Transplant
Plant out (transplant) seedlings
ðĪ Companion Planting
â Grows Well With
- with (can grow beside): Beans
- capsicum
- lettuce
- amaranth
- thyme Avoid growing close to: Potatoes A large bushy plant with attractive purple flowers
â Avoid Growing With
- close to: Potatoes A large bushy plant with attractive purple flowers