Patio Eggplants

Do you ever get enamored by the idea by a new way of thinking about a plant? It happened when I tripped upon a patio eggplant also known as a patio baby. Big Guy had maxed out our raised beds and I was resigned to not having eggplants this year.

The patio eggplant was the perfect solution in that they love to grow in pots. They are compact and prolific dwarf plants which should produce over twenty-five small, dark purple fruits with a mild, sweet flavor. They are almost ripe, and I cannot wait to try them in pasta or as an appetizer. The best part is the fruit is small so I can tailor the size to a two person meal. Winner!