Grow guide

Eggplant

Solanum melongena

Planting + spacing

Days to harvest
70 days – 85 days
Harvest window
21 days
Spacing in row
18"
Row spacing
24"

Sun + water

Sun hours
6 hrs – 8 hrs
Water per week
1.5"
Container friendly
Yes

Companions

Plant with

beans bush green, marigold french, thyme, pepper bell

Avoid

fennel bulb

Next steps

Add eggplant to one of your gardens to generate spacing-aware layouts and watering reminders based on your zone.

Post-harvest storage tip

Store at room temperature if using within 2 days; otherwise refrigerate and use within a week.

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