60 DAYS
Solanum melongena
Patio Baby is a very early and highly productive eggplant that thrives in compact spaces, making it a fantastic choice for containers or smaller garden plots. With its rich deep purple, egg-shaped fruit, this variety offers a delightful culinary experience when harvested at the baby size of 2 to 3 in. Enjoy delicious roasted dishes or fresh additions to dips and salads all season long, as these vigorous plants continue to produce fruit consistently.
Size: Mature plants grow to about 20 to 24 in. tall, with fruit sizes ranging from 2 to 3 in.
Yield: High-yielding throughout the growing season; frequent harvesting encourages more fruit production.
Taste: Rich, mild, and slightly sweet flavor ideal for grilling or roasting.
How to use: Excellent for roasting, grilling, or in dips and salads; adds colour and flavour to culinary creations.
Planting tips: Sow seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost, planting in warm soil at 24°C to encourage germination in about 7 to 10 days. Transplant outdoors when conditions are frost-free; space plants 18 in. apart in rows 3 ft. apart.
Harvest tips: Regularly pick fruit when they reach 2 to 3 in. for the best flavour and to encourage continued production.
