How to Grow Japanese Purple Pickling
Solanum melongena 'Japanese Purple Pickling'
Your complete guide to growing Japanese Purple Pickling.
📷 Wikipedia: EggplantWhen to Plant Japanese Purple Pickling
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| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | May | — | September – August |
| Zone 2 | April – May | — | September |
| Zone 3 | April | — | August – October |
| Zone 4 | March – April | — | August – October |
| Zone 5 | March | — | August – October |
| Zone 6 | March | — | July – September |
| Zone 7 | February – March | — | July – September |
| Zone 8 | February | — | June – August |
| Zone 9 | January | — | May – July |
| Zone 10 | January | — | May – July |
| Zone 11 | January | — | April – June |
| Zone 12 | January | — | April – June |
| Zone 13 | January | — | April – June |
Companion Plants for Japanese Purple Pickling
✓ Good companions
Repels aphids, spider mites, and thrips while potentially improving eggplant flavor
Repels ants, aphids, and flea beetles more effectively than many commercial repellents
Natural pest deterrent and shares similar growing conditions
Repel nematodes, whiteflies, and other harmful insects through natural compounds
Act as trap crops for aphids and cucumber beetles while repelling squash bugs
Deters aphids, spider mites, and cabbage moths with strong aromatic oils
Share similar growing requirements and don't compete for resources
Compatible nightshade family members with similar soil and care needs
✗ Keep away from
Produces juglone toxin that severely stunts or kills nightshade family plants
Compete for nutrients and may stunt eggplant growth through root competition
Releases allelopathic compounds that inhibit growth of most vegetables
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
