Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 65–70 days
- Growth habit
- Bush
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Morden Midget is an early, open-pollinated eggplant with a bushy, compact habit that suits containers. The small fruit is round to oval with a deep purple skin. Expect harvest near 65 days, and save seed if you like, since it is not a hybrid.
Morden Midget traits
- Bushy, compact plant
- Small round to oval deep purple fruit
- Early open-pollinated type, about 65 days
- Suited to containers
Good for
- Container growing
- Small gardens
- Seed saving
Compare with other eggplant varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morden Midget this page | 65–70 days | Bush | — |
| Green Knight | — | Bush | — |
| Thai Dark Round Green | — | Bush | — |
| Thai Green Egg | — | Bush | — |
Morden Midget FAQ
What kind of eggplant is Morden Midget?
Morden Midget is an early, open-pollinated eggplant with a bushy, compact habit that suits containers. The small fruit is round to oval with a deep purple skin.
How many days to maturity is Morden Midget?
Morden Midget is listed at 65–70 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other eggplant varieties, so check them in the eggplant growing guide.
How does Morden Midget compare with other eggplant varieties?
Morden Midget: 65–70 days, bush. Similar eggplant varieties include Green Knight, Thai Dark Round Green, Thai Green Egg. The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Morden Midget good for?
Morden Midget is grown for container growing, small gardens, seed saving.
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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