How to Care for Solanum melongena (eggplant)

Korean name: 가지

This vegetable features small glossy leaves, purple flowers, and elongated or round fruits. It grows well in warm summer climates and requires proper watering and sunlight management.

Key facts

• Category: Vegetable & fruit
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Where to keep: outdoors
• Native to: India, Southeast Asia
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
• Traits: vegetable, edible, warm climate, medium difficulty
• Also known as: eggplant, aubergine, brinjal

Care Guide

• Light: Prefers a sunny location.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil is dry.
• Soil: Prefers well-drained fertile soil.
• Humidity: Moderate
• Temperature: 20~30°C
• Fertilizer: Apply slow-release fertilizer regularly during the growing season.

Common questions

How often should you water Solanum melongena?

Water thoroughly when the soil is dry. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Solanum melongena?

It likes Prefers a sunny location.. You can grow it outdoors. Use Prefers well-drained fertile soil..

Is Solanum melongena safe around pets?

Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.

Is Solanum melongena good for beginners?

Difficulty: Moderate. Keep it around 20~30°C. Humidity: Moderate. Fertilise Apply slow-release fertilizer regularly during the growing season..