Product Overview
Shooting Stars is a standout eggplant known for its beautiful lavender colouring streaked with soft white, giving each fruit a hand-painted look. This early producer handles cooler summers well and reliably forms clusters of slender, tender eggplants. You can pick them small for an ultra-soft, silky texture or let them grow larger without worrying about them becoming tough or overly seedy. The plants stay neatly compact, making them an excellent choice for patio containers or smaller garden beds, yet they remain impressively productive. The flavour is mild, creamy, and versatile—ideal for grilling, roasting, stir-fries, or any simple meal where you want the eggplant to shine.
Shooting Stars Eggplant (Solanum melongena)
Productive even in cooler summers, with tender, mild, slim fruits perfect for roasting, grilling, and quick cooking.
| Days to Maturity | 55–65 days from transplant |
| Plant Size | 18–24" tall and 18–24" wide; compact, container-friendly habit |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Start Indoors | Start 8–10 weeks before last frost; transplant once nights remain warm and frost risk has passed |
| Direct Sow | Not recommended; requires warm soil and stable heat to germinate |
| Seed Depth / Germination | Sow ¼" deep; germinates in 10–14 days at 24–30°C (75–85°F) |
| Spacing | Space plants 18–24" apart; rows 24–30" apart or single rows in containers |
| Soil & Water | Warm, fertile, well-drained soil. Maintain consistent moisture; mulch to retain heat and encourage strong growth. |
| Special Traits | Compact yet heavy producing; performs well in cooler summers; ideal for containers and small spaces. |
| Flavor & Uses | Mild, creamy flavour with tender texture; excellent roasted, grilled, sautéed, or used in stir-fries. |
| Harvest | Harvest when fruits are slim, glossy, and firm. Pick often to encourage continuous production. |
