Common Name: Eggplant
Blooming Season: Summer
Plant Habit: Upright
Characteristics: Culinary Use
Water: Medium
Fertilize: Every two weeks
Spacing: 24 - 36" (61 - 91cm)
Height: 24 - 42" (61 - 107cm)
Width: 24 - 36" (61 - 91cm)
Exposure: Sun
General Information: Slender, elongated eggplants are glossy with bright purple skin and white, tender, non-bitter flesh. Fruit can be sliced lengthwise for grilling or lightly frying, and tender skin does not need to be peeled. A great addition to any in-ground garden or large container.
Idea & Tips: Plant in a sunny area and water regularly. Can be grown in the ground or in a large container, with or without the support of a trellis.
Days to Harvest: 50 - 55
Fruit Size: 9 to 12 x 1.5 to 1.75 in. (23 to 30 x 4 cm)
Grower Information: Slender, elongated eggplants are glossy with bright purple skin and white, tender, non-bitter flesh. Sliced or diced fruit is great for a stir-fry or curry, and its non-bitter flavor and tender texture will complement any sauce. Plants are upright and semi-spineless, so they’re very easy and painless to harvest. Beautiful in gardens or large containers.