Fairy Tale Eggplant
Solanum melongena 'Fairy Tale'
Pronunciation: so-LAY-num meh-LAWN-geh-nuh
SKU #45650
| Description | A dwarf eggplant that bares lovely mini 4-inch-long purple and white fruit. Fruit is sweet, without any bitterness, and has few seeds. Perfect for your favorite dish, or just enjoy their beauty! The plant's small size is perfect for patio containers. Annual. |
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| Light | Full sun |
| Watering | Keep soil moist, but not soggy. |
| Blooms | Spring blooms, summer fruit. |
| Mature Size | Reaches just 2 ft. tall and wide. |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
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| Care | Provide lots of sun and rich, moist soil. Mulch well. Prefers warm soil; best grown in containers in cooler climates. Feed with vegetable fertilizer has directed on the package. Pinch back growing tips when 12 inches high to encourage bushier growth. Harvest fruit when fruits stop growing and their skin has become glossy. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 10-11
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly
100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr.
in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.