| Common Name | Eggplant |
|---|---|
| Family | Solanaceae |
| Latin Name | Solanum melongena |
| Flavor Profile | Mild, Tender |
| Fruit Size | 4” - 6” long |
| Growing Conditions | Heat Tolerant, Outdoor |
| Growth Habit | Bush |
| Harvest Advantages | Fresh Eating |
| Life Cycle | Annual |
| Plant Attributes | AAS Winner, Edible |
| Planting Season | Summer |
| Seed Type | Hybrid |
| Use | Container Garden, Culinary |
Fairy Tale
Eggplant
Starting at $5.10
A petite plant, 18–24″ tall, that produces tender, plump, and sweet 1–2 oz fruits, 4–5″ long and a beautiful lavender with white stripes. It has no bitter gene, so the fruits don’t need to be skinned before cooking and eating. Vigorous plants yield up to four times as many fruits as open-pollinated varieties.
| Days to Maturity | 50 days |
|---|---|
| Hardiness Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 |
| Light Requirement | Full Sun |
| Plant Spacing | 14" - 16" |
| Planting Depth | 1/4” |
| Sowing Method | Start Indoors |
| Water Needs | Low |
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