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- Days to maturity
- 68 days
- Growth habit
- Compact
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Little Fingers, a 1985 AAS winner, is an early Asian-type eggplant bearing spineless purple fruit 4 to 7 inches long in clusters of 5 to 10. The finger-sized fruit matures fast and in quantity, well ahead of large-fruited types, and the compact plants suit containers and small raised beds. Sow indoors 8 to 10 weeks ahead of the last frost, then move plants into warm, fertile soil in full sun when nights stay above 60F. Pick young while glossy and tender, a few inches long, and keep harvesting so new clusters follow; Asian types go seedy and bitter if left to overmature.
Little Fingers traits
- Spineless purple fruit 4 to 7 in, clustered 5 to 10
- Early and prolific compared with large types
- Compact plants for containers
- 1985 AAS winner
Good for
- Container growing
- Stir-fries
- Grilling
Compare with other eggplant varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Fingers this page | 68 days | Compact | — |
| Apple Green | 70 days | Compact | — |
| Casper | 70–75 days | Compact | — |
| Calliope | 64 days | Compact | — |
| Fairy Tale F1 | 75 days | Compact | — |
| Kermit | 60 days | Compact | — |
| Slim Jim | 60 days | Compact | — |
Little Fingers FAQ
What kind of eggplant is Little Fingers?
Little Fingers, a 1985 AAS winner, is an early Asian-type eggplant bearing spineless purple fruit 4 to 7 inches long in clusters of 5 to 10. The finger-sized fruit matures fast and in quantity, well ahead of large-fruited types, and the compact plants suit containers and small raised beds.
How many days to maturity is Little Fingers?
Little Fingers is listed at 68 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other eggplant varieties, so check them in the eggplant growing guide.
How does Little Fingers compare with other eggplant varieties?
Little Fingers: 68 days, compact. Similar eggplant varieties include Apple Green (70 days), Casper (70–75 days), Calliope (64 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Little Fingers good for?
Little Fingers is grown for container growing, stir-fries, grilling.
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.
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Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
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