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Striped Garden Egg (Striped Toga Eggplant)

Plant Information

Taxonomic Name: Solanum aethiopicum cv. Gilo
Common Name: Striped Garden Egg (Striped Toga Eggplant)
Zone: 10
Bloom Time: July to September
Height: 48-60 inches
Light Requirements: Full sun
Soil Conditions: Average well-drained soil
Flower Color: Yellow, White
Special Characteristics:
  • Has 3-inch long striped fruit. Striped Garden Eggs grow in clusters on bushy perennial plants with large green leaves. The small fruits are crunchy and slightly bitter tasting, with notes of tomato and peppers. The fruit is often eaten raw, boiled, sautéed, or in soups