Pinetree Garden Seeds Eggplant
Best compact vegetable for urban gardeners with limited patio space.
This AAS winner is the ultimate shortcut for small-space gardeners who want results without the wait. You sacrifice the massive, heavy yields of traditional varieties, but you gain a prolific, spineless plant that produces sweet, bite-sized fruit in just 45 days.
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Pinetree Garden Seeds
Who it's for
- Urban gardeners with limited balcony or patio space
- Home cooks preferring frequent, small-batch harvests
- Culinary enthusiasts seeking tender, easy-to-prep vegetables
Who should skip it
- Gardeners looking to save seeds for future seasons
- Busy growers unable to commit to daily watering schedules
- Beginners intimidated by consistent pest monitoring and management
Performance breakdown
Container Suitability
Compact growth habit makes it perfect for small patio pots.
Harvest Speed
Rapid forty-five day maturity cycle ensures a quick seasonal turnaround.
Ease of Handling
Spineless stems make harvesting fruits painless and simple for beginners.
Flavor Profile
Mild, non-bitter taste appeals to those who dislike traditional eggplant varieties.
Yield Consistency
Continuous fruit production provides a steady supply throughout the growing season.
Germination Reliability
High-performing hybrid genetics ensure consistent sprouting with proper soil warmth.
Key Specs
Days to Maturity
45 days
Botanical Name
Solanum melongena
Seed Count
10 seeds per packet
Germination Time
5-14 days
Optimal Germination Temperature
75-90ºF soil temperature
Sowing Depth
0.635 cm
Transplant Spacing
45.72 cm
Plant Type
Vegetable
Seed Type
Hybrid
Life Cycle
Annual
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