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Patio Baby Eggplant Seeds

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$4.95
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Description

Patio Baby Eggplant, a compact cultivar originating from Asia, has garnered attention for its petite size and abundant production, making it well suited for container gardens and small spaces. The plant typically reaches a height of 12 to 18 inches, boasting a bushy, compact form adorned with small, dark green leaves that beautifully complement its diminutive size. The fruits are small, oval-shaped, and glossy purple, resembling miniature eggplants, adding an adorable charm to any garden setting. Taste-wise, Patio Baby Eggplant offers a mild, delicate flavor and a tender texture when cooked.

Variety Details

  • Plant type: Tender Annual
  • Growth habit: Bush
  • Crop category: Eggplant
  • Kitchen profile: Taste-wise, Patio Baby Eggplant offers a mild, delicate flavor and a tender texture when cooked.
  • Recorded feature: Open-Pollinated
  • Product format: Seed packet

Sowing & Growing

  • Germination temperature: Begin by starting seeds indoors in a warm environment, around 70-85°F (21-29°C), for successful germination.
  • Light: Full Sun
  • Planting season: Summer
  • Starting location: Start Indoors & Transplant
  • Recorded soil pH: 5.6 - 6.0 or 6.1 - 6.5 or 6.6 - 7.0

Start Patio Baby Eggplant in warm seed-starting conditions with enough time to establish seedlings before outdoor temperatures are suitable. Provide strong light after emergence and transplant after frost risk has passed. Preserve the recorded spacing and check soil moisture at root depth, adjusting to weather rather than a fixed calendar. Harvest fruit at the size, color, and firmness described for the variety, using clean cuts to avoid damaging stems.

Before sowing Patio Baby Eggplant, review the packet alongside the current product details and note any range in temperature, germination, or maturity. Ranges reflect biological and seasonal variation rather than a fixed promise. Label each planting with its date and location, then compare emergence, growth, and harvest with local weather. This record is useful for succession plantings and for deciding whether the crop fits better into an earlier or later seasonal window.

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Shipping Information

Ships from Northern CA.

Shipping Weight: 0.01 lb

Dimensions: 4.5"L x 3.125"W x 0.1"H

Features

  • Heirloom
  • Open-Pollinated

Characteristics

USDA Growing Zone: 4 - 10
Approximate Harvest Time : Summer-Fall
Growth Habit : Bush
Life Cycle : Tender Annual
Plant Family : Solanaceae (Nightshades)
Planting Time : Summer
Seed Unit Sizes : Seed Pack
Soil pH : 5.6 - 6.0
Soil pH : 6.1 - 6.5
Soil pH : 6.6 - 7.0
Starting Location : Start Indoors & Transplant
Sun Requirements : Full Sun

Planting & Care

Soil & Water: Eggplants prefer moderately fertile, well-drained loamy soil supplemented with plenty of added organic matter and a pH of 6.0-6.8. Eggplants require heavy water and warm soil.

Planting & Growing: Start seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost. Sow seeds directly in warm climates only. Because eggplants need plenty of water and warm conditions to grow, production accessories such as drip irrigation, plastic mulch, and row covers are a good idea. All eggplants are chill sensitive.

Harvesting & Storage: Begin harvesting early when fruits are half their mature size; young fruits are more tender and early picking will increase yields. Cut the fruit from the plant with shears leaving some stem attached.

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