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Container Eggplant

Little Prince

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Container Eggplant

Little Prince

EXCLUSIVE - Perfect for containers or small space gardens, compact Little Prince produces an abundance of glossy, 3 to 4 inch oval fruits borne in shiny clusters on pretty plants with velvety leaves and lavender blossoms. This productive variety is a real edible landscaping dynamo that will keep you well supplied with tasty fresh eggplants. Best of all, these curvaceous fruits have tender, glossy skins and succulent flesh that is never bitter or seedy and absolutely delicious in every favorite eggplant dish.
Seed Count: Approx. 25-30 / Weight: 100 mg / F-1 Hybrid
$ 3.39
#5833
#5833
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BEST TO START INDOORS

In early spring, start indoors about six to eight weeks before night temperatures reach 55° (13°C). Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep and 1 inch apart in containers of seed starting mix. Keep moist and warm, 80-85°F (27-29°C) and provide a strong light source until ready to plant outside. When seedlings are 2 inches tall, transplant into 4-inch pots. Maintain at 70-75°F (21-24°C). Feed with half-strength fertilizer every 2 weeks until weather is warm, then gradually acclimate seedlings to outdoor conditions.

Transplant In Pots: Plant 1 to a pot 12 inches across and deep, or plant several seedlings 8 inches apart in larger containers at least 16 to 18 inches across and deep.

In Garden Beds: Amend soil with compost or aged manure, then plant in full sun 2 feet apart.

GROWING NOTES

Transplant outdoors only when nights are securely above 55° (13°C). For containers, always use new, high quality potting mix. Plant only robust seedlings with well-developed roots and mulch them well. Feed regularly every few weeks throughout the season with good all-purpose fertilizer.

HARVEST AND USE

Pick often from productive plants when fruits size up glossy and firm-fleshed and before skins get dull. Enjoy these handy-sized eggplants halved or in thick slices sautéed with garlic and herbs or grilled to succulence on the barbeque.

Sow Seeds Indoors

Days to Germinate

Transplant Outdoors

Location

Mature height

Transplant to Harvest

February - March
10 - 21 days
April - June
Full sun
2 feet
Approx. 65 days

Sow Seeds Indoors

Days to Germinate

Transplant Outdoors

Location

Mature height

Transplant to Harvest

February - March
10 - 21 days
April - June
Full sun
2 feet
Approx. 65 days

Sow Seeds Indoors

February - March

Days to Germinate

10 - 21 days

Transplant Outdoors

April - June

Location

Full sun

Mature height

2 feet

Transplant to Harvest

Approx. 65 days

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