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- Days to maturity
- 60 days
- Growth habit
- Compact
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Slim Jim is an early Italian-type eggplant with long, slender, soft purple fruit best picked at about 4 to 5 inches. The plant is small and bushy, roughly 18 to 26 inches, and its purple flowers and finger-sized fruit make it as decorative as it is useful, so it often lands in patio containers and ornamental-edible beds. Start seed indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost and transplant to a sunny spot or a large pot once the weather is reliably warm. Its small root system dries out faster than a full-size eggplant, so water steadily and remove spent fruit to keep production going.
Slim Jim traits
- Slender soft purple fruit, best at 4 to 5 in
- Small bushy plant around 18 to 26 in
- Ornamental purple flowers
- Early Italian type
- Needs steady watering in containers
Good for
- Patio containers
- Ornamental-edible plantings
- Grilling
Compare with other eggplant varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slim Jim this page | 60 days | Compact | — |
| Kermit | 60 days | Compact | — |
| Bride | 58–70 days | Compact | — |
| Calliope | 64 days | Compact | — |
| Dusky | 56–75 days | Compact | — |
| Little Fingers | 68 days | Compact | — |
| Apple Green | 70 days | Compact | — |
Slim Jim FAQ
What kind of eggplant is Slim Jim?
Slim Jim is an early Italian-type eggplant with long, slender, soft purple fruit best picked at about 4 to 5 inches. The plant is small and bushy, roughly 18 to 26 inches, and its purple flowers and finger-sized fruit make it as decorative as it is useful, so it often lands in patio containers and ornamental-edible beds.
How many days to maturity is Slim Jim?
Slim Jim is listed at 60 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other eggplant varieties, so check them in the eggplant growing guide.
How does Slim Jim compare with other eggplant varieties?
Slim Jim: 60 days, compact. Similar eggplant varieties include Kermit (60 days), Bride (58–70 days), Calliope (64 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Slim Jim good for?
Slim Jim is grown for patio containers, ornamental-edible plantings, 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)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.