Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Africa, Asia
America
Types
esculentum, depressum, serpentium
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Wild
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12*1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Lavender
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Purple, Plum, Black
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Broad, Unlobed
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Moist, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water excessively
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary, Remove damaged fruit
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Blight, Cutworms, Flea Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Bacterial Stem Rot, Mildew, Red blotch, Ring Rot, White spots
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Insects, Not Available
Leafminer, Mice, Not Available, Rodents
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis, Headache, Itchiness
Sore Throat, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
Skin cleanser
Anti-ageing, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Antibacterial, Antioxidants, Detoxification, Rich in Potassium, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Cattle Fodder, Culinary use, Used as a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
SOLANUM melongena 'Ichiban'
Cucurbita pepo
Common Name
Eggplant, Ichiban Eggplant, Japanese Eggplant
Zucchini, courgette
In German
Aubergine
Zucchini
In French
Aubergine
Courgette
In Spanish
Berenjena
calabacín
In Greek
Μελιτζάνα
κολοκύθι
In Portuguese
Berinjela
abobrinha
In Polish
Bakłażan
Kabaczek
In Latin
Eggplant
zucchini
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Solanum L
Cucurbita
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids
Not Available
Tribe
Solaneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Not Available, Solanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Eggplant and Zucchini
Season and care of Eggplant and Zucchini is important to know. While considering everything about Eggplant and Zucchini Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eggplant season is Summer and Fall and Zucchini season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eggplant is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Zucchini is Loam, Moist, Well drained while the PH of soil for Eggplant is Neutral and for Zucchini is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Eggplant and Zucchini Physical Information
Eggplant and Zucchini physical information is very important for comparison. Eggplant height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Zucchini height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Eggplant and Zucchini are as follows:
Eggplant flower color: Lavender
Eggplant leaf color: Green
Zucchini flower color: Lavender
- Zucchini leaf color: Green
Care of Eggplant and Zucchini
Care of Eggplant and Zucchini include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eggplant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Zucchini pruning is done cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary and Remove damaged fruit. In summer Eggplant needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zucchini needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
