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Little Fingers — Aubergines | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Little Fingers
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

65-70days to harvest

10-14days to germinate

Z9–12USDA zones

Easydifficulty

F1 hybridContainer friendly

Sowing

Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Transplant after soil warms to 60°F and night temperatures stay above 50°F.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: High — consistent moisture needed
Soil: Well-drained potting mix or garden soil with good organic content
Soil pH: 6.0-6.8
Spacing: 12-18 inches
Height: 2-4 feet
Season: Year Round

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Dark purple-black
Size: 3-4 inches long, 1 inch diameter
Shape: Small, finger-like, cylindrical
Flavour: Mild, sweet, and tender with thin edible skin

In the kitchen

Grilling whole, stuffing, roasting, Mediterranean dishes, pickling, appetizers

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Flea beetles, aphids, cutworms, hornworms
Diseases: Fusarium wilt, verticillium wilt, early blight
Resistance: Good resistance to common eggplant diseases

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
1	May	July – August	—	September – August
2	April – May	June – July	—	September
3	April	June – July	—	August – October
4	March – April	June	—	August – October
5	March	May – June	—	August – October
6	March	May – June	—	July – September
7	February – March	April – May	—	July – September
8	February	April – May	—	June – August
9	January	March – April	—	May – July
10	January	February – March	—	May – July
11	January	January – February	—	April – June
12	January	January – February	—	April – June
13	January	January – February	—	April – June

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

BasilRepels aphids, spider mites, and hornworms while potentially improving eggplant flavor

TomatoesShare similar growing requirements and can help confuse pests that target nightshades

PeppersFellow nightshades with similar care needs, create beneficial microclimate together

MarigoldsRepel nematodes, aphids, and whiteflies while attracting beneficial insects

NasturtiumsAct as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles, protecting eggplant

OreganoRepels aphids and provides ground cover while attracting beneficial pollinators

CatnipStrong insect repellent properties, particularly effective against flea beetles

Bush beansFix nitrogen in soil and don't compete for space with compact eggplant variety

Avoid

FennelProduces allelopathic compounds that inhibit growth of most vegetables including eggplant

Black walnut treesProduce juglone toxin that causes wilting and death in nightshade family plants

BrassicasHeavy feeders that compete for nutrients and may stunt eggplant growth

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g): 25
Protein (g): 0.98
Fat (g): 0.18
Carbohydrate (g): 5.88
Fibre (g): 3
Sugars (g): 3.53
Vitamin A (µg): 1
Vitamin C (mg): 2.2
Vitamin E (mg): 0.3
Vitamin K (µg): 3.5
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.084
Folate (µg): 22
Calcium (mg): 9
Iron (mg): 0.23
Magnesium (mg): 14
Phosphorus (mg): 24
Potassium (mg): 229
Zinc (mg): 0.16
Selenium (µg): 0.3

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Where to buy seed and equipment

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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the aubergines growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

Grown Little Fingers?

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