Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Africa, Asia
Types
-
esculentum, depressum, serpentium
Habitat
-
Anthropogenic, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
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
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow
White, Purple, Plum, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Broad, Unlobed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
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 Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires very little pruning
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
Borers, Cucumber beetles, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew
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
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Aphids, Beetles, Insects
Allergy
-
contact allergic dermatitis, Headache, Itchiness
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item, 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
CUCURBITA pepo 'Papaya Pear'
SOLANUM melongena 'Ichiban'
Common Name
Summer Squash
Eggplant, Ichiban Eggplant, Japanese Eggplant
In Hindi
summer squash
बैंगन
In German
Sommerkürbis
Aubergine
In French
courges d'été
Aubergine
In Spanish
calabaza de verano
Berenjena
In Greek
καλοκαίρι σκουός
Μελιτζάνα
In Portuguese
abobrinha
Berinjela
In Polish
latem squash
Bakłażan
In Latin
aestas cucurbitae
Eggplant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Solanum L
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids
Tribe
Cucurbiteae
Solaneae
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Summer Squash and Eggplant
Season and care of Summer Squash and Eggplant is important to know. While considering everything about Summer Squash and Eggplant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Summer Squash season is Summer and Fall and Eggplant season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Summer Squash is Loam, Sand and for Eggplant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Summer Squash is Neutral and for Eggplant is Neutral.
Summer Squash and Eggplant Physical Information
Summer Squash and Eggplant physical information is very important for comparison. Summer Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Eggplant height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Summer Squash and Eggplant are as follows:
Summer Squash flower color: Yellow and Orange
Summer Squash leaf color: Green
Eggplant flower color: Lavender
- Eggplant leaf color: Green
Care of Summer Squash and Eggplant
Care of Summer Squash and Eggplant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Summer Squash pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires very little pruning and Eggplant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Summer Squash 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.