Eggplant 'Slim Jim'

Solanummelongena var. esculentum

Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Solanum (so-LAN-num)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Succulent
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Lavender
Medium Purple
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
Patent Information
Non-patented
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:

Bartow, Florida

Lakeland, Florida

Augusta, Georgia

West Milford, New Jersey

Saxonburg, Pennsylvania

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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West Milford, NJ (Zone 6a) | May 2009 | positive

I grew these from seed last year and this year. They are terrific! Small, slim fruit. Great for stir-frying, grilling, or breading the...Read More

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | July 2007 | positive

This cultivar is productive. Both the plant and the fruits are small. The fruits are too small for my usage but would be fine for those w...Read More

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Bartow, FL (Zone 9a) | October 2004 | positive

It is difficult to tell anyone else when this plant blooms, because our climate is so different. It is blooming and setting fruit right ...Read More

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Brandon, MS (Zone 8a) | October 2004 | neutral

These require about 1 square foot per plant. It is an exceptionally early eggplant. You can harvest at any size but 4-5 inches is good. ...Read More

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