Garden Vegetables & Fruits Plant Preferences Profile
Specific Plant Growing Requirements and Information
Common Name
Eggplant
Plant Type
Perennial grown as an Annual
Sun Exposure
Full Sun is best
Time Till Harvest
100 to 140 warm days
Full Grown Size
Eggplant grows to 1.3 to 4.9 feet (40 to 150 cm)
Soil Type
Well-drained soil rich in organic matter. Prefers soil pH of 5.5 to 6.8
Hardiness Zones
Zones 5–12. Able to grow as a perennial in growing zones 10 and 11.