Eggplant 'Slim Jim'

Eggplant 'Slim Jim' (Solanum melongena) – Offered by Le Potager Ornemental de Catherine

The 'Slim Jim' eggplant is a compact and ornamental variety , ideal for growing in pots or in the open ground . It produces an abundance of small, elongated eggplants , 10 to 15 cm long and 3 to 6 cm in diameter , with a bright purple skin and tender, tasty flesh .

Its decorative purple foliage makes it a variety that is as beautiful as it is productive. With a short cycle of 60 days , it offers a quick and generous harvest. Winner of the 2020 Les Exceptionnelles prize, this eggplant is a must-have for lovers of compact and productive varieties .

Characteristics of the variety

Type : Annual
Plant shape : Compact, ideal in pots
Plant height : 50-70 cm
Fruit shape : Elongated
Fruit color : Bright purple
Fruit size : 10 to 15 cm long, 3 to 6 cm in diameter
Flesh : Tender, tasty
Maturity : 60 days
Origin : USA
Use : Grilling, stir-frying, simmering dishes
Quantity per sachet : ±30 seeds

?? Cultivation method

?? Exposure : Full sun
?? Sowing :
• Indoors 10 to 14 weeks before last frost
• Transplant when the temperature is above 10°C
?? Sowing depth : 6 mm
?? Germination temperature : ±30°C
? Germination time : 10 to 20 days
?? Spacing : 60 cm between plants
?? Watering : Regular, on well-drained and rich soil
?? Staking : Not necessary, except in cases of high production

Thanks to its short cycle and compact habit , the 'Slim Jim' eggplant is ideal for small spaces and growing in containers .

Use and special features

?? An ideal eggplant for balconies
Its compact and decorative plant is perfect for growing in pots .

?? A tender and tasty fruit
Its melting flesh is particularly well suited to grilling and stir-frying .

?? Winner of the 2020 Les Exceptionnelles prize
Rewarded for its productivity and unique aesthetics .