25 RUFFLED RED EGGPLANT Pumpkin On A Stick Edible & Ornamental Solanum Melongena Seeds

Description:
Name: Ruffled Red Eggplant
Other common names: Pumpkin Tree, Pumpkin on a Stick, Hmong Red, Tomato Eggplant
Scientific name: Solanum Melongena
Color: Red-Orange
Plant seeds: Outdoors after frost, indoors weeks before last frost
Harvest: 70 days
Hardiness Zone: Annual
Plant height: 3 – 4 feet
Plant spacing: 2 – 4 feet
Light requirements: Sun
Soil and water preferences: Average
Quantity: 25 seeds
Other: This variety of eggplant, referred to as ‘Pumpkins on a Stick,’ is both ornamental and edible. The small 2-inch ribbed fruit resembles a miniature pumpkin, making it a delightful addition to fall crafts. For crafting, the fruit can be allowed to ripen and dry on their stems. The fruits are bitter when fully ripe but can be harvested green for a tastier, less bitter flavor. They are commonly used in Asian cuisine, particularly in stir-fries.