Eggplant 'Little Fingers'

Solanummelongena var. esculentum

Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Solanum (so-LAN-num)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Rose/Mauve
Magenta (pink-purple)
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Augusta, Georgia

Lewiston, Idaho

Natchez, Mississippi

Los Alamos, New Mexico

Eugene, Oregon

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Saint Paul, MN (Zone 4b) | May 2014 | neutral

Slim, dark purple eggplants grow in clusters of three or more. They can be harvested when no longer than your little finger. However, you...Read More

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | August 2004 | neutral

A small cylindrical oriental type, glossy black fruit with green calyx, fruit in clusters of 5-10 fruit, very productive, can be used as ...Read More

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