The Patio Baby Eggplantarrives extra early on compact plants; perfectly suited for containers, patio gardens, or in the ground. A continuous setting of 2-3 deep purple spineless fruits that are deliciously mild and less bitter than other varieties. The Patio Baby eggplant is an AAS winner.

10 seeds

PLANTING

Solanum melongena

Germination:5-14 days

Germination Temperature:Optimum soil temperatures 75-90F. Cooler soil temperatures increase germination time.

Seed Sowing Depth: deep

Starting Indoors:8-10 weeks before the last frost. Sow in flats/cells/pots. Provide 75-90Fsoil temperatures. Fertilize the seedlings every 7-10 days with a liquid or water-soluble fertilizer (diluted to of suggested measurement). Transplant seedlings 18-24 apart after the last frost.

How much does a packet plant:10-15foot single row

Harvest:When fruit is shiny and smooth, before losing its luster. Use a sharp instrument to cut the eggplants from the plant. Pick the first fruits when they reach usable size, this helps accelerate the growth of the othereggplants on the plant.

Tips:The Patio Baby Eggplant should be planted in fertile soil, and amended with compostif needed. It helps to use row cover early in the season, giving the plants extra warmth, especially in the north. Side dress when flowers begin to form.