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Solanum melongena 'Little Prince'
Eggplant, Little Prince
The sturdy plant loads up withsmall oval/egg shaped fruit, usually in clusters of 2 or 3. It is an Indian eggplant type and can also work for Middle Eastern cooking especially forsmall fruited eggplant to stuff and/or pickle.
- Small oval fruits often borne in clusters
- Indian type suited to stuffing or pickling
- Sturdy plants stay productive in heat
- Good for Middle Eastern and South Asian dishes
- Category: Vegetables
- Hardiness Zone: 10-11
- Height: 18-24 in
- Spread: 18-24 in
- Spacing: 18 in
- Temperature: 55 to 95°f
Soil Moisture
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Growing & Maintenance Tips for Solanum melongena 'Little Prince'
Eggplant loves heat, fertile soil, and full sun. Wait until nights are warm before setting plants out, mulch to warm the soil, and keep moisture even. Harvest fruits glossy and firm before seeds become tough.