Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Asia
Africa, Asia
Types
Thodopuza, Red streaked, Alleppey
esculentum, depressum, serpentium
Habitat
Loamy soils, Tropical Forests, Tropical regions, Well Drained
Anthropogenic, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
10-12
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green, Light Green, Yellow green
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
White, Purple, Plum, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Broad, Unlobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Root Division
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf Hoppers, Mites, Scale, Snails
Aphids, Beetles, Blight, Cutworms, Flea Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Caterpillar, Mites, Rabbits, Snails
Aphids, Beetles, Insects, Not Available
Allergy
Abdominal distension, Blurred vision, Oral Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis, Headache, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Natural Sunscreen, Remove blemishes, Skin inflammation
Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Prevent weeds, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Abdominal Disease, Acne, Alzheimer’s Disease, Antibacterial, antimicrobial, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Atherosclerosis, Brain disease, Carminative, Cold, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Eczema, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms, Treatment of ulcers, Urinary tract problems
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as an ointment, Used as colouring in foods, Used as insect repellent
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Cutflower, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Curcuma longa
SOLANUM melongena 'Ichiban'
Common Name
Turmeric, Curcuma
Eggplant, Ichiban Eggplant, Japanese Eggplant
In German
Kurkuma
Aubergine
In French
curcuma
Aubergine
In Spanish
Curcuma longa
Berenjena
In Greek
κουρκούμη
Μελιτζάνα
In Portuguese
curcuma
Berinjela
In Polish
kurkuma
Bakłażan
In Latin
turmeric
Eggplant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Solanales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids
Tribe
Zingibereae
Solaneae
Subfamily
Zingiberoideae
Solanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Turmeric and Eggplant
Season and care of Turmeric and Eggplant is important to know. While considering everything about Turmeric and Eggplant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Turmeric season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Eggplant season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Turmeric is Loam and for Eggplant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Turmeric is Neutral and for Eggplant is Neutral.
Turmeric and Eggplant Physical Information
Turmeric and Eggplant physical information is very important for comparison. Turmeric height is 50.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas Eggplant height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Turmeric and Eggplant are as follows:
Turmeric flower color: GreenLight Green and Yellow green
Turmeric leaf color: Green
Eggplant flower color: Lavender
- Eggplant leaf color: Green
Care of Turmeric and Eggplant
Care of Turmeric and Eggplant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Turmeric pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, Prune after harvesting, 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 Turmeric 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.