Also known as Garden Huckleberry · Sunberry
Garden-Huckleberry (Solanum scabrum) is an edible plant grown for its berries, leaves, and stems, often used in traditional African cuisine and for ornamental purposes.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun to Partial Shade
75% intensity
Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.
Consistent Moisture
50% intensity
Keep soil evenly moist, but not waterlogged.
Well-drained, fertile
50% intensity
Warm Growing Season
75% intensity
Thrives in temperatures between 18-27°C.
Outdoor
50% intensity
Moderate Feeding
50% intensity
Feed with a balanced fertilizer during the growing season.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | Yes |
None
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Garden-huckleberry prefers consistently moist soil. Water deeply when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. Avoid waterlogged conditions, which can lead to root rot.
In hot weather, more frequent watering may be necessary to maintain soil moisture.
Pruning is generally not required for garden-huckleberry, as it is an annual. However, if plants become leggy, light pruning can encourage bushier growth. Remove any dead or damaged stems to maintain plant health.
Garden-huckleberry is typically grown from seeds sown indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost. Seeds can also be direct sown outdoors after the danger of frost has passed.
Cuttings can be taken from mature plants in late spring or summer.
As an annual, garden-huckleberry is not typically repotted. If grown in containers and overwintered indoors (though uncommon), repotting into a slightly larger container with fresh potting mix would be necessary in early spring.
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Where Garden-Huckleberry (Solanum scabrum) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Solanales |
| Family | Solanaceae |
| Genus | Solanum |
| Species | Solanum scabrum |
Similar in genus Solanum
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