Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 45–85 days
- Growth habit
- Compact
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Bred for pots, Patio Baby F1 Eggplant (Solanum melongena) keeps to 10 to 24 inches with dark green foliage and covers itself in egg-shaped purple-black fruit of 2 to 3 inches and 1 to 2 ounces. Maturity is about 45 days from transplant or 75 to 85 days from seed. It won an AAS regional award for the Northeast. Give it a large container in full sun and pick the small fruit while glossy.
Patio Baby F1 Eggplant traits
- Compact 10 to 24 in plants with dark green leaves
- Egg-shaped purple-black fruit 2 to 3 in, 1 to 2 oz
- About 45 days from transplant, 75 to 85 from seed
- AAS regional winner (Northeast)
Good for
- Container gardening
- Roasting whole
Compare with other eggplant varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patio Baby F1 Eggplant this page | 45–85 days | Compact | — |
| Patio Baby F1 | 45 days | Compact | — |
| Dusky | 56–75 days | Compact | — |
| Bride | 58–70 days | Compact | — |
| Kermit | 60 days | Compact | — |
| Slim Jim | 60 days | Compact | — |
| Calliope | 64 days | Compact | — |
Patio Baby F1 Eggplant FAQ
What kind of eggplant is Patio Baby F1 Eggplant?
Bred for pots, Patio Baby F1 Eggplant (Solanum melongena) keeps to 10 to 24 inches with dark green foliage and covers itself in egg-shaped purple-black fruit of 2 to 3 inches and 1 to 2 ounces. Maturity is about 45 days from transplant or 75 to 85 days from seed.
How many days to maturity is Patio Baby F1 Eggplant?
Patio Baby F1 Eggplant is listed at 45–85 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other eggplant varieties, so check them in the eggplant growing guide.
How does Patio Baby F1 Eggplant compare with other eggplant varieties?
Patio Baby F1 Eggplant: 45–85 days, compact. Similar eggplant varieties include Patio Baby F1 (45 days), Dusky (56–75 days), Bride (58–70 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Patio Baby F1 Eggplant good for?
Patio Baby F1 Eggplant is grown for container gardening, roasting whole.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every eggplant variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
- Eggplant growing guide
- How to Plant Aubergines: Choosing Plants and Soil Temperature
- Training Aubergines to Three Stems and Keeping Them Cropping
- Cutting Aubergines Back in Midsummer for a Second Crop
- Aubergine Growing Calendar: Planting to the End of the Season
- Aubergine Problems: Wilts, Beetles and Hard, Dull Fruit
- When to Pick Aubergines and Why to Take the First One Early
- All 172 eggplant varieties
Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
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