Yellow Finger Eggplant – 10 Seeds

Yellow finger eggplant, botanically classified as Solanum melongena, is a  members of the Solanaceae, or nightshade family along with potatoes, tomatoes, and peppers. Yellow eggplants are commonly used in curry-based dishes or used as garnishes. These eggplants pair well lemongrass, red chilies, garlic, lime, coriander, meats such as chicken and beef, coconut milk, and Thai basil.

Growing Yellow Finger Eggplant

• Eggplants are native to warm regions and need consistent warmth to set fruit. In most regions, the plants will need to be started indoors 7 to 8 weeks before the last frost.
• Sow Casper Eggplant Seeds in 2-inch pots, ¼ inch deep in good seed starter mix. Keep them evenly moist in a sunny location protected from harsh rays.
• Harden off the plants before installing them in a sunny location of the garden.
• Once they begin to fruit, the plants will need a little bit of extra water, but allow the soil surface to dry to the touch in between irrigation.
• Pick fruit 70 days after sowing seed, when they are about 5 to 6 inches long.