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Eggplant 'Little fingers'

Solanum melongena

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Little fingers is a popular variety of Eggplant, which belongs to the Solanum genus (Solanum melongena 'Little fingers'). A type of Vegetable, it mainly grows as an Annual/Perennial plant - which means it typically can have a varying lifetime - from 1 year to several. Little fingers is known for growing to a height of approximately 1.20 metres (3.90 feet).

Little fingers Eggplant is normally fairly low maintenance and is normally quite easy to grow, as long as a level of basic care is provided throughout the year. Being aware of the basic soil, sun and water preferences will result in a happier and healthier plant.

This plant info is provided by the myfolia gardener's wiki. All details about Eggplant 'Little fingers' have been kindly provided by our members.

How to grow Eggplant 'Little fingers'

Full Sun
+
Very High

Do not over-fertilize

Little fingers likes a position of full sun and remember to water very often. Keep in mind when planting that Little fingers is thought of as tender, so it is really important to ensure that the outside temperature is well above freezing before planting or moving outdoors. Use USDA Hardiness Zone 4 - 14 as your guideline for the appropriate climate for this plant.

Growing Little fingers from seed

Look to ensure a distance 1.95 feet (60.0 cm) between seeds when sowing - bury at a depth of at least 0.2 inches (0.5 cm) deep. Soil temperature should be kept higher than 30°C / 86°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Little fingers about 70 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Little fingers

Ensure that temperatures are mild (minimum night temperatures should be around 25°C / 77°F) and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Little fingers is a tender plant.

Harvesting Little fingers

Eggplant 'Little fingers' information

Lifecycle The lifecycle that Little fingers exhibits. Annual/Perennial Category The category for the Little fingers plant. Vegetable
Hardiness Is Little fingers frost hardy? Tender
Mature Height How tall does Little fingers grow? 1.20 metres / 3.90 feet
USDA Zone Range What zones does Little fingers grow best in? Zone 4 - Zone 14
Sun How much sunlight does Little fingers need to grow? Full Sun
Water Requirements How much water does Little fingers require? Very High Nitrogen Requirements How much nitrogen fertiliser does Little fingers need? High
Ideal Germination Temperature Range What temperatures does Little fingers need in order to germinate? 15°C / 59°F to 20°C / 68°F Growing Temperatures What temperatures are best to grow Little fingers in? Help build our wiki! to Help build our wiki!
Sowing Depth How deep to plant Little fingers? 0.5 cm / 0.2 inches
Sowing Distance Apart How far apart to sow Little fingers 60.0 cm / 1.95 feet
Edible? Is Little fingers edible? edible
Planting Distance Apart How far apart to plant Little fingers seedlings? 30.0 cm / 11.7 inches Planting Row Distance Apart How far apart to plant rows of Little fingers seedlings? 45.0 cm / 1.46 feet

How long does Little fingers take to grow?

These estimates for how long Eggplant 'Little fingers' takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world. Start logging and journaling your observations to participate!

Days to Germination How long does it take Little fingers to germinate? 11 days Average 11 days | Min 5 days | Max 23 days (5)
Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Little fingers? + 47 days Average 47 days | Min 33 days | Max 62 days (4)
Days to Maturity How long until Little fingers is ready for harvest / bloom? + 268 days Average 268 days | Min 153 days | Max 367 days (4)
Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Little fingers? = 326 days

When should I sow Little fingers?

Folia's when to plant Eggplant 'Little fingers' estimates are relative to your last frost date. Enter your frost dates and we'll calculate your sowing and planting dates for you!

Other Names for Eggplant 'Little fingers'

Little finger

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