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- Days to maturity
- 55 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Baby Bell is a true miniature eggplant: glossy jet black fruit only about 2 inches long, with a purple calyx, on a dwarf plant of roughly 10 inches. This early hybrid is built for pots as small as 6 inches, so it works on a balcony, windowsill or patio table where a normal eggplant would never fit. Expect the first fruit around 55 days. Pick the little fruit young and use them whole in roasting pans or skewers.
Baby Bell traits
- Miniature 2-inch glossy jet black fruit
- Purple calyx
- Dwarf plant about 10 inches tall
- Early hybrid, about 55 days
- Thrives in 6-inch pots
Good for
- Small containers and balconies
- Whole roasting and skewers
- Ornamental edible planting
Compare with other eggplant varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Bell this page | 55 days | — | — |
| Gretel F1 | 55 days | Upright | — |
| Hansel F1 | 55 days | Compact, upright | — |
| Icicle F1 | 55 days | Spreading | — |
| Millionaire | 55–65 days | Upright | — |
| No. 226 | 55 days | — | — |
| Twinkle | 55–65 days | — | — |
Baby Bell FAQ
What kind of eggplant is Baby Bell?
Baby Bell is a true miniature eggplant: glossy jet black fruit only about 2 inches long, with a purple calyx, on a dwarf plant of roughly 10 inches. This early hybrid is built for pots as small as 6 inches, so it works on a balcony, windowsill or patio table where a normal eggplant would never fit.
How many days to maturity is Baby Bell?
Baby Bell is listed at 55 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other eggplant varieties, so check them in the eggplant growing guide.
How does Baby Bell compare with other eggplant varieties?
Baby Bell: 55 days. Similar eggplant varieties include Gretel F1 (55 days), Hansel F1 (55 days), Icicle F1 (55 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Baby Bell good for?
Baby Bell is grown for small containers and balconies, whole roasting and skewers, ornamental edible planting.
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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