Vegetable · Charlotte, NC
🍆 Eggplant
Needs real heat. In short or cool summers it sulks.
Suitability: 94/100 · Excellent choice
Sun requirement: 6–8 hours
Space required: ~3.0 sq ft / plant
Difficulty: Moderate
Plant Apr–Sep · Harvest Jun–Sep
Expected harvest: 18–46 lb
Grocery equivalent: $40–$102
Estimated garden cost: $28–$54
Potential savings: $-14–$73/year