Morden Midget Eggplant (Solanum melongena) This is another heirloom variety that comes from the former Morden Agricultural Experiment Station in Morden, MB, Canada. We have grown this hardy plant since 2009 in Manitoba, and in Nova Scotia. It has endured, floods, drought, frosts, and the wrath of Hurricane Dorian, emerging relatively unscathed each time. We are quite thrilled with this plant and its abundant yield. Fruits are dark purple, globe-shaped, with subtle light striping near the calyx end. The plants produce glamorous rose-purple flowers and are small- to medium-sized, exceptionally resilient, and high-yielding. Ideal for testing in challenging micro-climates, this tough little eggplant consistently thrives under extreme weather and variable soil conditions.
60 - 65 days to maturity
30 seeds per packet
Planting Instructions: Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost. Sow 1/4 inch deep in consistently warm soil (22–28°C) and provide bright light to prevent leggy growth. Transplant seedlings into 1-inch cells or 2-inch pots at the 1–2 true leaf stage. Harden off for 4–5 days after the risk of frost has passed. Transplant outdoors once both day and night temperatures are consistently above 10°C. Space plants 18–24 inches apart in full sun with rich, well-drained soil for optimal production.
