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| Identification |
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Genus
Solanum
Species
melongena
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
eggplant
Japanese eggplant
nasu
Family
SOLANACEAE
Specimen number
S12047
Data source
MedPl p268;UnVeg p173
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Annual,Biennial
Life span
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Various
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
2'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun to partial shade
Water
Optimal soil texture
Soil texture 26
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Full sun to partial shade is needed for Solanum melongena to do its best. Solanum melongena is known as nasu in Japanese.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
lowers cholesterol
emollient
Medicinal parts
Fruit
Juice
Leaves
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
The leaves are toxic if taken internally
Medicinal notes
It is smaller and more flavorful than typical eggplant. Solanum melongena is most often used pickled or cooked. Japanese eggplant (sometimes called eggplant) is thought to have beneficial uses as either a cholesterol reducer or an emollient. The fruit together with the juice and the leaves are considered to be the valuable parts by the herbalist. The leaves are toxic if taken internally.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Seed
Pollination method
Planting style
Bush
Crop spacing
3'
Row spacing
3'
Cold frame
Planting period
May 01 - May 31
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Tender
Heat requirement
Hot
Fertilizer
No fertilizer
Time to harvest
70 to 90 days
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Cooked
Pickled
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Fruit
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
smaller and more flavorful than typical eggplant
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
The best month for planting is May. Provide 3' spacing when grown in quantity. Separate each row by approximately 3'. It requires hot days for good production. Estimated time to harvest is 70 to 90 days. Propagation of Solanum melongena can be achieved by seed.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
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