Container Eggplant
Little Prince
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
|