Solanum melongena
Is Eggplant toxic to cats and dogs?
Our plant catalogue flags Eggplant as toxic to cats and dogs. We have not yet checked it against the ASPCA plant page, so keep it out of reach of pets.
Source:ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants (general list, not a page for this plant). This is general information, not veterinary advice. If a pet has eaten a plant and seems unwell, call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control.
How to care for Eggplant
- Water
- About every 3 days
- Feed
- About every 14 days
- Light
- full sun, with several hours of direct light a day
- Harvest
- About 85 days
- Sowing
- Sow about 8 weeks before your last spring frost.
As a starting point, water Eggplant about every 3 days and feed it about every 14 days. Check the soil first, because light, pot size and season change how fast it dries out.
Common questions
Is Eggplant toxic to cats and dogs?
Our plant catalogue flags Eggplant as toxic to cats and dogs. We have not yet checked it against the ASPCA plant page, so keep it out of reach of pets.
How often should I water Eggplant?
As a starting point, water Eggplant about every 3 days and feed it about every 14 days. Check the soil first, because light, pot size and season change how fast it dries out.
How much light does Eggplant need?
Eggplant does best in full sun, with several hours of direct light a day.
Never forget to water Eggplant
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