Eggplant in Zone 5a
Solanum melongena
| Start indoors | Mar 15–Mar 22 |
|---|---|
| Direct sow / transplant outside | May 24–May 31 |
| Estimated harvest | ~75 days after transplanting |
Spacing: 1 per square foot (square-foot-gardening spacing).
Good companions
- Bush Beans — Beans fix nitrogen that heavy-feeding eggplant uses.
- Pepper — Same nightshade family, same care routine, easy to bed together.
Where to buy eggplant seeds
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See it growing
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