Thank you so much to everyone who made the 2025 Spring Sale a success! I had so much fun, and am already itching to get started on next year's sale!
A warm-season favorite with glossy skin and creamy flesh. Wonderful grilled, roasted, or in stir-fries.
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Sunlight
Full sun, 6+ hrs
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Soil
Loamy, organic-rich
Growing Basics
- Eggplants are annuals in Minnesota.
- Sunlight: Full sun (6+ hours daily).
- Soil: Loamy, well-drained soil, rich in organic matter.
- Transplanting: Plant at the same depth as in the pot, avoid disturbing the roots.
- Watering: Deep water weekly, keep soil consistently moist.
- Fertilization: Use balanced fertilizer (10-10-10) every 2-3 weeks; switch to phosphorus-heavy fertilizer (5-10-10) when fruiting begins.
- Stake to support heavy fruit, mulch for moisture.