What Is the Plant Size of an Eggplant?

Eggplant's garden space requirement depends on the size of the plant.

The size of an eggplant depends partly on the variety of the eggplant. Some take up quite a bit of space, others are small enough to easily be grown in 12-inch pot.

Plant Height

Eggplants grow from 2 to 4 feet tall depending on variety. The plants are an indeterminate, bushy vine that continues growing and producing flowers and fruits throughout the growing season.

Plant Width

Expect eggplant to grow from 18 to 24 inches wide. Actual width depends on the variety. Plants are usually self supporting but those with many large, heavy fruits may require staking. Space plants up to 24 inches apart in rows 30 to 36 inches apart.

Planting

Eggplant will reach their full size if given the right growing conditions. Plant outdoors in the spring about three weeks after the last killing frost in soil that is well drained, has a pH between 5.5 and 7.5 with moderate nutrient levels.

References

• University of Wisconsin Extension Service: Growing Tomatoes, Peppers, and Eggplants in Wisconsin
• North Carolina State Univeristy: Eggplant Production Practices

Resources

• Clemson University Cooperative Extension: Eggplant