{"product_id":"patio-baby-eggplant","title":"Patio Baby Eggplant","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePatio Baby Eggplant (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eSolanum Melongena) \u003c\/em\u003eLive Plant\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity: 55 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant spacing: 1 square foot per plant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight requirement: 8 - 14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLook out for: hornworms, white flies, scale\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest notes: fruits are harvested when they are 4-8 inches long and still shiny\u003cbr\u003eSeasons: fall, winter, spring \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLifecycle: Annual\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePatio Baby Eggplant is a dwarf variety that was bred with small spaces in mind, making it a perfect choice for containers, raised beds, or tucked into sunny spots in the garden. Plants stay neat and manageable, rarely exceeding two feet tall, but they’re heavy producers, setting clusters of glossy, deep purple fruit. Each eggplant is petite (about the size of an egg to a tennis ball) and harvested young for tender skins and mild, sweet flavor. Patio Baby grows beautifully from fall through spring, and if the plant is happy will continue into early summer. Like other eggplants, it needs full sun, rich soil, and consistent moisture, but because it’s compact, it uses less space and is easier to maintain. A layer of mulch around the base helps conserve water and keep weeds down. Plants are self-supporting, but a small stake can be useful once fruit sets heavily. Culinarily, these little eggplants are versatile but because they are small they will be best suited to dishes that wont mind lots of skin and less flesh. Their small size means they cook quickly, making them excellent for grilling whole, roasting, or slicing into stir-fries. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42665022292050,"sku":null,"price":6.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42665022324818,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42665022357586,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/files\/IMG_1551.heic?v=1786462452","url":"https:\/\/littlerivernursery.co\/products\/patio-baby-eggplant","provider":"Little River Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}