How to Grow Turkish Orange
Solanum melongena 'Turkish Orange'
Your complete guide to growing Turkish Orange.
📷 Wikipedia: EggplantWhen to Plant Turkish Orange
Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.
| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | May | — | October – August |
| Zone 2 | April – May | — | September |
| Zone 3 | April | — | September – October |
| Zone 4 | March – April | — | August – October |
| Zone 5 | March | — | August – October |
| Zone 6 | March | — | August – October |
| Zone 7 | February – March | — | July – September |
| Zone 8 | February | — | July – September |
| Zone 9 | January | — | June – August |
| Zone 10 | January | — | May – July |
| Zone 11 | January | — | April – June |
| Zone 12 | January | — | April – June |
| Zone 13 | January | — | April – June |
Companion Plants for Turkish Orange
✓ Good companions
Repels aphids, spider mites, and whiteflies while potentially improving eggplant flavor
Natural pest deterrent that repels various insects while sharing similar care requirements
Repel nematodes, aphids, and whiteflies while attracting beneficial insects
Act as trap crops for aphids and cucumber beetles, drawing pests away from eggplant
Deters aphids and spider mites while providing ground cover and pest control
Attracts beneficial insects like hoverflies and parasitic wasps that control eggplant pests
Compatible nightshades with similar soil and watering needs, can share space efficiently
Share similar growing requirements and pest management needs as nightshade family members
✗ Keep away from
Different nutrient needs and growth habits can lead to competition and reduced yields for both crops
Produces juglone toxin that inhibits nightshade family growth and can kill eggplants
Releases allelopathic compounds that stunt growth and inhibit development of eggplants
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
