Shooting Stars Eggplant Plant

Shooting Stars Eggplant Plants offer purple fruits with white stripes that resembles stars shooting across the night sky, and these 4-inch fruits taste as good as they look! Grow them for something different.

Our Shooting Stars 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