Eggplant 'Little Prince'

Solanum melongena

How to grow Eggplant 'Little Prince'

  • Full Sun

  • Very High

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water very often. Keep in mind when planting that Little Prince is thought of as tender, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside.

Growing Little Prince from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 0.99 inches (2.54 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.25 inches (0.64 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 25°C / 77°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Little Prince about 42 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Little Prince

In a container, 1 plant will need a pot 10-12" across and deep

Ensure that temperatures are mild (minimum night temperatures should be around 21°C / 70°F) and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Little Prince is a tender plant.

Harvesting Little Prince