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65 days. Solanum melongena. Open Pollinated. Little Fingers Eggplant. This early-maturing plant produces good yields of 3 to 7" long, slender, and petite dark purple eggplants. It is a popular eggplant variety prized for its productivity in limited space, mild flavor, and ease of use compared with larger globe eggplants, as its thin, tender skin does not need peeling. It has delicious, creamy white flesh that's flavorful and not bitter. Its skin is thin, with few seeds, and it needs little cooking time. Best when harvested when 3 to 6" long. Perfect for containers, patios, and small gardens. An excellent choice for home gardens and specialty market growers. A variety from the Yamagata region of Japan.
Lot No: 103571
Germination: 91%
Seeds Per Pound: 96,000
Plant Height: 18 to 36” Tall
Planting Season: Spring
Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun
Planting Method: Indoor Sow
Eggplants do best in well-drained soil enhanced with compost and manure. They thrive in high temperature and high humidity areas. Plant your seeds indoors, 6 to 8 weeks before setting them outside. When seedlings are 4" to 6" tall, transplant them into larger pots so roots can grow properly. Grow transplants at 50°F to 70°F. Spring planting should occur 2 weeks after the last frost. Protect the plants from frost and wind. Plants will not set fruit when nighttime temperatures fall below 65°F. Plants can grow 3 ft tall.
Requires fertile, slightly acidic soil in a well-drained location in the garden. Apply mulch, grass clippings, or straw around the base of the plant.
Water well during dry and hot spells.
Use Slow Release (6 Month) Fertilizer when transplanting outdoors. Apply Miracle Gro Liquid Fertilizer every two weeks. Side dress plants with compost and manure.
Cut fruit from plants with garden scissors so you don't damage the plant when they are fully mature and reach full color.