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Gboma Eggplant

Solanum macrocarpon, Solanaceae

Zones
9a–11b
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Annual
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Producer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

Low

Soil pH

5.5 – 7

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Sunn HempCrotalaria juncea
Nitrogen FixationPest Deterrent
Blue StarAmsonia tabernaemontana
Beneficial Insect Habitat
CeleryApium graveolens
Pest DeterrentPollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

African EggplantSolanum aethiopicum

Related eggplant species can harbor same pests and pathogens, increasing disease pressure

Uses

Functions

Food

Edible Parts

FruitLeaves

Common Questions

What zones does Gboma Eggplant grow in?

Gboma Eggplant grows in USDA hardiness zones 9a through 11b.

What are good companion plants for Gboma Eggplant?

Good companions for Gboma Eggplant include Sunn Hemp, Blue Star, Celery.

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