E-tender is a compact F1 hybrid eggplant that delivers a culinary experience in just 65 days from transplant to first harvest. Its compact growth habit makes it well-suited to smaller gardens and containers, while its consistent productivity rewards regular picking. Sow seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before your last frost date, maintaining warm soil at 80-90°F until germination, then transplant outdoors in late spring or early summer into fertile, well-drained soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0.
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This hybrid eggplant thrives in compact spaces, making it a smart choice for gardeners with limited room. The relatively short 65-day harvest window means you'll be picking fruit by midsummer, and consistent harvesting keeps the plant producing through the season. E-tender responds well to regular clipping of fruits at your preferred size, encouraging the plant to set more blooms and extend your harvest window considerably.
E-tender eggplant is grown for its edible fruits, which can be harvested at various sizes depending on your preference and intended use. Regular picking at your desired size encourages continued production throughout the growing season.
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Sow seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before your last spring frost date. Sow 4 seeds per inch, pressing seeds 1/4 inch deep into moist seed-starting mix. Maintain soil temperature at 80-90°F until germination occurs, then reduce temperature to 70°F for healthy seedling development. Seed will not germinate in cool soil, so consistent warmth is essential.
Transplant outdoors in late spring or early summer once soil has warmed and frost danger has completely passed. Before planting out, harden off seedlings by gradually reducing water and temperature to about 60°F for approximately one week. Space plants 30 inches apart in the garden bed.
Clip fruits from the stem using clean shears rather than pulling by hand. Begin harvesting when fruits reach your desired size, and pick regularly to encourage the plant to set additional flowers and fruit. Consistent harvesting throughout the season keeps E-tender productive from midsummer through fall.
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