Giant of Barman Eggplant eggplant
Solanum melongena 'Giant of Barman Eggplant'
USDA zones9 to 12
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size4 to 6 inches tall1 to 3 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
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'Giant of Barman Eggplant' eggplant (Solanum melongena 'Giant of Barman Eggplant') is a vegetable for food gardens, containers, and borders. It is typically grown as an annual. It is not cold-hardy and will not survive freezing temperatures. This plant likes full sun and average to moist soil of most types. It blooms in early to late summer. The fragrant flowers attract butterflies and bees.
Pairs well with Oregano, Borage, Pepper, and Mexican sunflower.