Eggplant 'Little Prince'

Solanummelongena var. esculentum

Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Solanum (so-LAN-num)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Lavender
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Danbury, Connecticut

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J
Danbury, CT (Zone 6a) | February 2010 | neutral

This is a cute container eggplant. Unfortunately for me, it would only be ornamental. I found the fruits to be hard and bitter. Not good eating.

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