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Organic 'Little Finger' eggplant

Name: Organic 'Little Finger' eggplant
Brand: Les jardins de l'écoumène
SKU: ECOU-SEMENCES
Price: 4.49 CAD
Availability: InStock

Latin name Eggplant

Quantity per packet About 35 seeds

Product information

Product
identification

Latin nameEggplant

FamilyNightshades

TypeVegetable

CycleAnnual

Quantity per packAbout 35 seeds

Code produitJAREC-0012

Product
description

Organic 'Little Finger' eggplant is an early and productive variety that stands out for its compact habit, great reliability, and the delicacy of its elongated fruits with purplish skin nuanced with bluish reflections. In the vegetable garden or on the terrace, it brings an elegant and gourmet touch, thanks to its excellent adaptability to cultivation both in the ground and in containers. Its clusters of small, tender fruits form generously throughout the season, offering abundant and regular harvests for summer cooking. Its delicate flavor makes it an ideal eggplant for stir-fries, grilling, stews, and Mediterranean recipes. When it flowers, it also attracts pollinating insects, contributing to the overall vitality of the food garden. Easy to grow in a warm, sunny, and sheltered location, it rewards attentive care with sustained production, even in confined spaces. Harvested young, its fruits retain a fine texture and are particularly well suited to frequent picking. It is a practical, decorative, and flavorful variety, perfect for gardeners looking for a compact eggplant without compromising on productivity.

Sowing
guide

Sowing periodMarch to April

Sowing depth0.5 to 1 cm (1/4 to 3/8 in.)

Germination temperature24 to 30 °C (75 to 86 °F)

Germination time7 to 14 days

Soil
and care

ExposureSun

Soil

Rich, friable, and well-drained

Watering

Regular

Container
growing

true

Bloom,
harvest
and garden

Garden use

vegetable garden, container gardening, stir-fries, grilled dishes, stews, Mediterranean cuisine

Bloom period

July to September

Harvest

60 days after sowing

Size
and facts

Height50 to 60 cm (20 to 24 in)

Spread30 to 40 cm (12 to 16 in.)

Planting
partners

Good companions

basil, bell pepper, bean

Avoid planting with

potatoes, fennel

The availability of our seeds varies depending on seasonal availability, production schedules and supplier inventory. Certain varieties may only be offered for a limited time based on their natural growth cycle, sowing period or available stock. These product pages are designed to help and inspire gardeners in choosing the right seeds for vegetable gardens, flower beds, pollinator gardens, container growing, naturalization projects and sustainable outdoor spaces.