Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Eastern Asia, Southern Asia
Africa, Asia
Types
Not Available
esculentum, depressum, serpentium
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cropland, Farms, gardens
Anthropogenic, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-12
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
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
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Purple
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
White, Purple, Plum, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Broad, Unlobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Water less during winter
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Beetles, Blight, Cutworms, Flea Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Beetles, Insects, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
contact allergic dermatitis, Headache, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a laxative, Used As Food
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
VICIA faba
SOLANUM melongena 'Ichiban'
Common Name
Fava Bean, Bell Bean, English Bean, Pigeon Bean, Horse Bean
Eggplant, Ichiban Eggplant, Japanese Eggplant
In German
Ackerbohne
Aubergine
In French
féverole
Aubergine
In Spanish
haba
Berenjena
In Greek
faba φασόλι
Μελιτζάνα
In Portuguese
faba feijão
Berinjela
In Latin
faba Bean
Eggplant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids
Subfamily
Faboideae
Solanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Faba Bean and Eggplant
Season and care of Faba Bean and Eggplant is important to know. While considering everything about Faba Bean and Eggplant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Faba Bean season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Eggplant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Faba Bean is Loam, Sand and for Eggplant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Faba Bean is Neutral, Alkaline and for Eggplant is Neutral.
Faba Bean and Eggplant Physical Information
Faba Bean and Eggplant physical information is very important for comparison. Faba Bean height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Eggplant height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Faba Bean and Eggplant are as follows:
Faba Bean flower color: White and Purple
Faba Bean leaf color: Green
Eggplant flower color: Lavender
- Eggplant leaf color: Green
Care of Faba Bean and Eggplant
Care of Faba Bean and Eggplant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Faba Bean pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Eggplant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Faba Bean needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eggplant needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.