Indian Eggplant Purple Vankaya Starter Live Plants - 4 Seedlings

Indian eggplants, botanically classified as Solanum melongena, belong to the Solanaceae, or nightshade family along with potatoes, tomatoes, and peppers. Also known as Ratna and Brinjal, Indian eggplants are often labeled as baby eggplants in commercial markets due to their small size. Indian eggplants are similar in appearance to the popular Italian variety, but they are smaller in size and much sweeter in flavor.

Indian eggplants are small and oval, averaging 2-2.5" depending on maturity. This egg-shaped fruit has a glossy, smooth, and medium-thick dark purple outer skin. The inner flesh is firm, crisp, and creamy white with a few, small edible seeds. When cooked, Indian eggplants offer a mild flavor with sweet notes and a creamy 

Plant Type: Vegetable

Fruit Size: 2-2.5" Long

Grows Best In: Full Sun

Days to Maturity: 60-70 Days

Growth Type: Spring

Seedling Spacing: Sow 24-30" apart in rows