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Fairy Tale Eggplant Plant

8.95
  • - Spacing: 20 inches
  • - Days to Harvest: 50
  • - Fruits are never bitter
  • - Each 3-Inch Pot contains 1 Fairy Tale Eggplant Plant
Plant Features

Fairy Tale Eggplant Plants produce loads of beautiful, lavender with white striped fruits that are very tender and tasty. This plant is known to produce up to 2 weeks earlier than typical varieties. They do not need skinned before eating. Plants can be grown in containers or gardens. It is an AAS award winner, and for good reason, there is no other variety like it!

Our Fairy Tale Eggplant  Plants are grown with a commitment to natural methods, ensuring they're healthy and robust. Guaranteed to arrive alive and thriving!

Planting Instructions:

  • - Can be transplanted when soil temperatures reach 60°F

Soil Preparation:

  • - Ideal soil pH: 5.5-6.8
  • - Add compost and ensure soil is well-draining

Watering Specifics:

  • - Water deeply and consistently
  • - Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds

Fertilizer Type:

  • - Use a balanced fertilizer at planting
  • - Side-dress with nitrogen-rich fertilizer when fruits start to form

Pruning and Training:

  • - Pinch off suckers and lower leaves to improve air circulation
  • - Stake or cage plants for support

Pollination:

  • - Self-pollinating, but bees can increase yield

Additional Pest Management:

  • - Watch for flea beetles, aphids, and spider mites
  • - Use row covers early in the season

Harvesting Indicators:

  • - Harvest when fruits are firm and glossy
  • - Cut fruit with scissors or pruning shears, leaving a short stem attached

Storage:

  • - Store in the refrigerator for up to a week

Companion Plants:

  • - Beans: Fixes nitrogen in the soil
  • - Marigolds: Repel nematodes
  • - Peppers: Similar growing requirements
  • - Thyme: Improves flavor and deters pests
Attribute name Attribute value
Plant Needs
Sunlight 8+ hours
Watering Needs Water when the top 1 inch of soil is dry
Soil Properties Loose, Well-drained
Growing Zones 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Attribute name Attribute value
Plant Characteristics
When to harvest When the fruits reach the desired size
Production Time Multiply Pickings
Habit Upright
Foliage Color Green
Features Heat tolerant
Garden Styles Container Garden
Plant Used for Food Production
Plant Type Hybrid
Tolerates Sandy soil

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Best eggplant ever!!

I bought one fairytale eggplant plant because I was intrigued by the color and the amount on the picture. Reviews were good so I gave it a a try and WOW!!! This plant grew fast and produced many little eggplants which were delicious.

From Keelin | August 22, 2024


Great plants

Good healthy plants that ship quickly. Hoping they yield a good harvest this fall.

From Phyllis | August 18, 2022


Prolific, long season, great taste

Planted in a raised bed alongside bell peppers (OK). Plant was intermittently productive into September - beautiful, well formed little eggplants, great taste. No pest problems. I will probably plant this again next summer.

From anonymous | October 15, 2021


Lots of eggplant

Plant is beautiful and I have lots of Eggplants. I highly recommend this plant.

From anonymous | July 25, 2021


Fairy Tale Eggplant

First year to try this variety. But if it's anything like the Gretel, it will be delicious. We plant in containers and always looking for new plants.

From Jody | May 30, 2018


Love eggplant

We love to eat eggplant and grow eggplant. The plant arrived healthy and ready to be planted.

From anonymous | May 24, 2018


Love the Eggplant!

GrowJoy sent me a healthy, beautiful plant as usual. This was probably the fourth or fifth time ordering, and every single time, the plants are carefully packaged and have great root systems. Never any bugs or disease. I love the points reward system (I got this eggplant for free including the free shipping!). I also appreciate that I don’t have to buy a certain amount of plants each time just to get the one I really want. I’m setting up a new garden this year. It’s such a joy to know I can just go this site and get a plant that I need, which by the way, looks better than the ones at my local nursery. I have only good things to say about this Eggplant and this company!

From Jenny | May 02, 2018


Fairy Tale Eggplants

First time planting these Eggplants. they came packed well for shipping, healthy plants. They look as if they grow every day. Very pleased.

From cynthia | June 03, 2017


Love my Fairy Tale Eggplant

The care and pride taken into consideration was obvious..Cane within 4 days of shipping in excellent condition and a nice size as well very happy with service and will order again.

From Lynn | May 25, 2017


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