West Coast Seeds
West Coast Seeds (Little Finger Organic Eggplant)
West Coast Seeds (Little Finger Organic Eggplant)
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Slender, deep purple fruit with thin skin and mildly sweet flesh. The 15cm (6") fruits have very few seeds and grow in clusters. Best harvested young when skins are glossy, the tender fruits cook quickly and are also suitable for pickling. This early and productive eggplant is adapted for year-round growing and is a good choice for container growing.
| Latin Name |
Solanum melogena |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Days to Maturity | 60-70 days |
| Exposure |
Full-sun |
| Germination Rate | 65% |
| Usual Seed Life | 3 Years |
| Starting |
Sow seeds 5mm-1cm (¼-½”) deep. Use individual peat or coir pots to reduce root disturbance when transplanting. Transplant after night time temperatures are steadily 10°C (50°F) or warmer. Space with 45-60cm (18-24″) between plants. Medium size (3-5 gallon) containers for individual plants also work well. |
| Growing |
Ideal pH: 5.5-6.0. Soil should have abundant phosphorus and calcium, so add lime and compost to the soil three weeks prior to transplanting. Mix ¼-½ cup of complete organic fertilizer into the soil beneath each transplant. Using a clear plastic cloche or floating row cover helps growth by increasing heat. Cool temperatures increase leafy growth, but delay fruit set. Once most eggplants get going in the summer, they are highly productive right up until the first frosts. |
Early, productive
15cm (6") fruit with thin skins and few seeds
Fruit grow in clusters
