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- Days to maturity
- 45 days
- Growth habit
- Dwarf
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Bambino is a true dwarf eggplant, only about a foot tall (12 to 20 inches), with dark stems and lavender flowers, and it covers itself in thumb-sized dark purple fruit in clusters of one to three at nearly every node. Its small size and shallow roots make it a natural for patio pots, balconies and ornamental edging, and it begins fruiting earlier than full-sized eggplants and keeps going once established. Start indoors 6 to 8 weeks before transplanting into full sun. Pick the little fruit while still glossy and firm; once the skin dulls, the seeds have begun to harden.
Bambino traits
- Miniature plants about 12 to 20 in tall
- Masses of thumb-sized dark purple fruit
- Lavender flowers and dark stems for ornamental value
- Begins fruiting early
- Shallow roots suited to containers
Good for
- Containers and patio pots
- Ornamental edging
- Roasting whole
Compare with other eggplant varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bambino this page | 45 days | Dwarf | — |
| Patio Baby F1 | 45 days | Compact | — |
| Patio Baby F1 Eggplant | 45–85 days | Compact | — |
| Chu-Chu | 40 days | — | — |
| Intore | 50–60 days | — | — |
| Swallow | 51 days | — | — |
| Baby Bell | 55 days | — | — |
Bambino FAQ
What kind of eggplant is Bambino?
Bambino is a true dwarf eggplant, only about a foot tall (12 to 20 inches), with dark stems and lavender flowers, and it covers itself in thumb-sized dark purple fruit in clusters of one to three at nearly every node. Its small size and shallow roots make it a natural for patio pots, balconies and ornamental edging, and it begins fruiting earlier than full-sized eggplants and keeps going once established.
How many days to maturity is Bambino?
Bambino is listed at 45 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other eggplant varieties, so check them in the eggplant growing guide.
How does Bambino compare with other eggplant varieties?
Bambino: 45 days, dwarf. Similar eggplant varieties include Patio Baby F1 (45 days), Patio Baby F1 Eggplant (45–85 days), Chu-Chu (40 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Bambino good for?
Bambino is grown for containers and patio pots, ornamental edging, 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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