馃崋 Brinjal (aubergine)
Growing
| Family | Solanaceae (Fruiting) |
|---|---|
| Method | Transplant, sown indoors 8 weeks before transplanting |
| Outdoor timing | 0 weeks vs. last frost |
| Days to maturity | 80 |
| Min soil temp | 18 °C; mean temperature ceiling 33 °C |
| Frost tolerance | Tender |
| Spacing | 50 × 60 cm 路 0.5 per square foot |
| Height / sun | 100 cm 路 6+ hours |
| Kc ini / mid / end | 0.6 / 1.05 / 0.9 |
| Harvest | 10 weeks 路 2.5 kg per plant |
| Succession | no |
Companions
Good neighbours
- French bean (bush) Beans fix nitrogen and distract flea beetles
- Marigold Marigold deters nematodes
- Coriander (cilantro) Coriander attracts predators of aphids