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Hybrid eggplant 'Fairy Tale F1'
Eggplant
Product code : NOR-GR03
The 'Fairy Tale F1' hybrid eggplant is a unique variety that adds a touch of originality to your garden. This dwarf plant produces miniature, elongated, and elegant fruits, measuring 10 cm long. Their purple skin streaked with white makes this eggplant a true visual gem. Versatile, it can be harvested at all stages of maturity to adapt to your recipes and needs. This variety matures 58 days after transplanting. The packet contains 20 seeds to start your planting. The compact habit of this variety makes it easy to integrate into small spaces: you can plant it near a walkway to enjoy its details and intervene easily.
- Quantity
- 20 seeds
- Exposure
- Sun
- Life cycle
- Annual in cultivation in Quebec
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Common nameEggplant
FamilyNightshades
GenusNightshade
Specieseggplant
CultivarFairy Tale
TypeUntreated
Botanical nameEggplant
'Fairy Tale' Eggplant (Solanum melongena). The 'Fairy Tale F1' hybrid eggplant is a unique variety that adds a touch of originality to your garden. This dwarf plant produces miniature, elongated, and elegant fruits measuring 10 cm in length. Their purple skin with white streaks makes this eggplant a true visual jewel. Versatile, it can be harvested at any stage of maturity to suit your recipes and needs. For 'Fairy Tale' Eggplant, the maturity of this variety is 58 days after transplanting. For 'Fairy Tale' Eggplant, the packet contains 20 seeds to start your planting.
For 'Fairy Tale' Eggplant, germination generally takes 3 weeks in potting soil kept at 24 °C. The sowing calendar for this variety is as follows: indoors, 8 to 12 weeks before the last frost. For 'Fairy Tale' Eggplant, the eggplant is started under cover to ensure it reaches the garden with a well-established root ball. For 'Fairy Tale' Eggplant, warmth is necessary for germination, but the seedlings then require light to remain stocky. For 'Fairy Tale' Eggplant, repot vigorous plants individually and space them out under the lighting. For 'Fairy Tale' Eggplant, acclimatization should be done gradually, avoiding cold nights.
Add the 'Fairy Tale F1' eggplant to your vegetable garden for its unique beauty, ease of cultivation, and delicious fruits perfect for a multitude of refined dishes. For 'Fairy Tale' Eggplant, start observing the harvest of this variety as you approach 58 days after transplanting; check for the color, firmness, and size desired for picking. For 'Fairy Tale' Eggplant, this variety exhibits this characteristic at harvest: fruit shape — elongated oval. For 'Fairy Tale' Eggplant, this variety exhibits this characteristic at harvest: fruit size — 10 x 4 cm.
Sowing guide
It all startswith a seed.
Spacing / density
60 cm between plants
Germination temperature
24 °C
Germination time
3 weeks
Sowing period
Indoors, 8 to 12 weeks before the last frost
Propagation
Sowing
Growing method
Germination usually takes 3 weeks in potting soil maintained at 24°C. The planting schedule for this variety is as follows: indoors, 8 to 12 weeks before the last frost. To plant this variety, first choose a location corresponding to its exposure: full sun. Plant them in the garden in June, in rich, warm soil. When planting this variety, the spacing to maintain is 60 cm between plants. Use this variety along the edge of an accessible landscape; its compact silhouette is best appreciated when taller plants do not overshadow it. Space plants 60 cm apart in rows distanced by 80 cm. Cut the main stem after the 5th leaf to encourage the growth of lateral stems that will produce fruit. When flowers bloom, keep only 8-9 per plant to avoid exhausting it, which would result in smaller and less flavorful fruits. Remove suckers (small stems) that sometimes appear at the base of the plant. Its purple skin with white stripes makes this eggplant a true visual gem. Eggplants should be started indoors to arrive in the garden with a well-established root ball.
Soil and care
The right care,at the right time.
Watering
Their purple skin, streaked with white, makes this eggplant a real visual gem. To plant this variety, first choose a location corresponding to its exposure: full sun. Plant them in the garden in June, in rich, warm soil. Cut the main stem after the 5th leaf to allow lateral shoots, which will produce fruit, to emerge. When the flowers bloom, keep only 8-9 per plant to avoid exhausting it, which would result in smaller and less flavorful fruits.
Soil type
To install this variety, first choose a location corresponding to its exposure: full sun. Plant them in the garden in June, in rich, warm soil. For this variety, prepare fertile soil before planting, then adjust the nutrient input according to flowering and fruit development; a very leafy plant does not automatically justify more fertilizer.
Fertilization
For this variety, prepare fertile soil before planting, then adjust the fertilizer application according to flowering and fruit development; a very leafy plant does not automatically justify more fertilizer. To plant this variety, first choose a location corresponding to its exposure: full sun. Plant them in the garden in June, in rich, warm soil.
Seasonal care
Pinch out the main stem after the 5th leaf to encourage the growth of lateral shoots that will bear fruit. When the flowers bloom, keep only 8-9 per plant to avoid exhausting it, which would result in smaller, less flavorful fruits. Remove any suckers (small shoots) that sometimes appear at the base of the plant. Germination usually takes 3 weeks in potting soil maintained at 24°C. The sowing schedule for this variety is as follows: indoors, 8 to 12 weeks before the last frost. For this variety, prepare fertile soil before planting, then adjust inputs during flowering and fruit enlargement; a very leafy plant does not automatically justify more fertilizer. Begin to observe the harvest of this variety around 58 days after transplanting; then check for the desired color, firmness, and size for picking. This variety has the following harvest characteristic: fruit shape — elongated oval. This variety has the following harvest characteristic: fruit size — 10 x 4 cm. For ideal flavor, harvest before the internal seeds develop. When planting this variety, the spacing to maintain is 60 cm between plants. Use this variety along the edge of an accessible planting; its compact silhouette is best seen when taller plants do not close over it.
Container growing
A garden,within reach.
Recommended pot size
19 L (5 US gal) minimum per plant; more for a larger specimen
Place the container for this variety in the following exposure: full sun, checking the light received throughout the day. Germination generally takes 3 weeks in potting soil maintained at 24°C. The sowing schedule for this variety is as follows: indoors, 8 to 12 weeks before the last frost. To install this variety, first choose a location corresponding to its exposure: full sun. Plant them in the garden in June, in rich, warm soil. Cut the main stem after the 5th leaf to encourage the appearance of lateral stems that will produce fruit. When the flowers bloom, keep only 8-9 per plant to avoid exhausting it, which would result in smaller and less flavorful fruits. Remove suckers (small shoots) that sometimes appear at the base of the plant. The packet contains 20 seeds to start your planting. The compact habit of this variety makes it easy to integrate into confined spaces: you can place the plant near a walkway to enjoy its details and intervene easily. Their purple skin striped with white makes this eggplant a true visual gem. Pot cultivation allows the eggplant to be placed in a warm, sheltered location.
Bloom and dimensions
Its place,in your garden.
Fruiting
This dwarf plant produces miniature, elongated, and elegant fruits, measuring 10 cm long. Versatile, it can be harvested at all stages of maturity to suit your recipes and needs. Begin to observe the harvest of this variety approaching 58 days after transplanting; check then for the desired color, firmness, and size for picking.
Days to maturity
58 days post-transplant
Harvest
Cut the stem when the fruits are still firm and their skin is shiny. Do not pull the eggplant to detach it. Regular passes allow harvesting the fruits before they become too advanced.
Garden associations
In goodcompany.
Companion plants
When planting this variety, spacing should be 60 cm between plants. Use this variety along the edge of an accessible landscape; its compact silhouette is best appreciated when taller plants do not close in above it. Space the plants 60 cm apart in rows spaced 80 cm apart. To plant this variety, first choose a location that matches its sun exposure: full sun. Plant them in the garden in June, in rich, warm soil. An eggplant can add a decorative presence to the vegetable garden thanks to its large leaves and colorful fruits.
Recipe idea
From the gardento your plate.
Edible parts
Fruits
Recipe idea for your ‘Fairy Tale’ eggplant harvest. Prepare baked eggplant. Remove the stem and cut the fruit into regular slices. Lightly brush both sides with oil, then arrange the slices in a single layer on a baking sheet. Cook until the flesh is tender, flipping the pieces during cooking. Then add crushed tomatoes and a few basil leaves to serve with rice or pasta. The cooking should completely tenderize the flesh before serving. Taste before adjusting the seasoning and adapt quantities to the number of people at the table. Serve the preparation with bread, rice, or another simple side dish that highlights the harvested vegetable. Prepare small portions to enjoy the freshness of the harvest. Use a clean cutting board, remove damaged parts, and rinse the harvest before starting. Store leftovers in the refrigerator in a sealed container and reheat cooked preparations before serving again.
Frequently asked questions
Your questions,answered.
When to start Aubergine ‘Fairy Tale’ seeds?
Germination generally takes 3 weeks in potting soil maintained at 24°C. The sowing schedule for this variety is as follows: indoors, 8 to 12 weeks before the last frost. Eggplants should be started under cover so that they can be transplanted into the garden with a well-rooted ball. Heat promotes germination, but seedlings then need light to remain stocky. Repot vigorous plants individually and space them under grow lights. Acclimatize them gradually, avoiding cold nights. Slow recovery in cold soil will delay flower and fruit formation. Eggplants are harvested when their skin is still shiny and their flesh is firm.
How to enjoy the Aubergine 'Fairy Tale' eggplant in a container?
Place the container of this variety in this exposure: sun, checking the light received throughout the day. When planting this variety, the spacing to remember is 60 cm between plants. Use this variety along the edge of an accessible landscape; its compact silhouette is best appreciated when taller plants do not overshadow it. Space plants 60 cm apart in rows 80 cm apart. Cut the main stem after the 5th leaf to encourage the emergence of lateral stems that will produce fruit. When the flowers bloom, keep only 8-9 per plant to avoid exhausting it, which would result in smaller and less flavorful fruits.
When to Harvest 'Fairy Tale' Eggplant?
Begin to monitor this variety for harvest around 58 days after transplanting. At that point, check for the desired color, firmness, and size for picking. This variety has the following harvest characteristic: fruit shape — elongated oval. This variety has the following harvest characteristic: fruit size — 10 x 4 cm. For ideal flavor, harvest before internal seeds develop. The maturity of this variety is 58 days after transplanting. Cut the main stem after the 5th leaf to encourage the growth of lateral shoots that will produce fruit.
What location suits 'Fairy Tale' eggplant?
To plant this variety, first choose a location that matches its sun exposure requirements: full sun. Plant them in the garden in June, in rich, warm soil. When planting this variety, the recommended spacing is 60 cm between plants. Use this variety as an edging plant for an accessible layout; its compact silhouette is best appreciated when taller plants do not overshadow it. Space plants 60 cm apart in rows distanced by 80 cm. Place this variety's container in a full sun exposure, checking the light received throughout the day.
How to water 'Fairy Tale' eggplant during growth?
After the 5th leaf appears, cut the main stem to encourage the growth of lateral stems that will produce fruit. When the flowers bloom, keep only 8-9 per plant to avoid exhausting it, which would result in smaller, less flavorful fruits. Remove any suckers (small shoots) that sometimes appear at the base of the plant. To plant this variety, first choose a location that corresponds to its sun exposure: full sun. Plant them in the garden in June, in rich, warm soil. Eggplants are harvested when their skin is still shiny and their flesh is firm. A fruit left on the plant for too long will develop more seeds and lose its culinary quality.
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