Glossy Purple Fruits
Produces attractive, deep purple eggplants with smooth, glossy skin and tender flesh.
Ophelia Eggplant Seeds for Sale
Suitable for home gardening use
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Ophelia Eggplant Seeds
Ophelia Eggplant, scientifically known as Solanum melongena 'Ophelia', is an early-maturing hybrid variety recognized for its compact plants and attractive baby eggplants. It produces clusters of small, glossy, deep purple fruits with tender flesh and a mild flavor. Its space-saving growth habit makes it suitable for home vegetable gardens, patio containers, and small growing spaces. The fruits are excellent for grilling, roasting, sautéing, and everyday cooking.
Baby Eggplant Variety
Deep Purple Fruits
Early Maturing
Container Gardening
Key Features
Compact Plant Growth
Develops a compact, bushy growth habit that makes it suitable for smaller gardens and containers.
Early Harvest
An early-maturing variety that can produce harvestable baby eggplants in approximately 50–55 days after transplanting.
Tender Culinary Fruits
Produces small, mild-flavored eggplants suitable for grilling, roasting, baking, and sautéing.
Product Highlights
Early-maturing eggplant variety
Small, glossy purple fruits
Compact and bushy plants
Fruits often develop in clusters
Tender and mild-flavored flesh
Suitable for patio containers
Ideal for home vegetable gardens
Versatile everyday cooking uses
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Solanum melongena |
| Common Name | Ophelia Eggplant; Baby Eggplant |
| Variety Name | Ophelia F1 |
| Plant Family | Solanaceae |
| Seed Type | Hybrid Vegetable Seeds (F1) |
| Plant Type | Warm-Season Annual Vegetable |
| Growth Habit | Compact and bushy |
| Fruit Color | Deep purple to purple-black |
| Fruit Shape | Small round-oval to egg-shaped |
| Fruit Characteristics | Glossy skin, tender flesh, and mild flavor |
| Fruit Weight | Approximately 50–60 g |
| Days to Maturity | Approximately 50–55 days after transplanting |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | Generally grown as an annual warm-season crop; suitability varies by climate |
| Planting Season | Spring to early summer, after suitable temperatures are established |
| Seed Starting | Start indoors approximately 8–12 weeks before the last frost |
| Germination Time | Approximately 7–14 days under suitable conditions |
| Germination Temperature | Approximately 23–30°C (73–86°F) |
| Sunlight Requirements | Full sun, approximately 6–8 hours daily |
| Soil Requirements | Fertile, well-drained soil rich in organic matter |
| Soil pH | Approximately 5.5–6.5 |
| Watering Needs | Regular watering with consistent soil moisture |
| Mature Plant Height | Approximately 18–24 inches, depending on growing conditions |
| Plant Spacing | Approximately 18–24 inches |
| Growing Uses | Vegetable gardens, raised beds, and suitable containers |
| Culinary Uses | Grilling, roasting, baking, stuffing, and sautéing |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Start Seeds Indoors
Sow Ophelia Eggplant seeds in seed-starting trays approximately 8–12 weeks before the last expected frost. Maintain warm soil conditions to encourage germination.
Sow Ophelia Eggplant seeds in seed-starting trays approximately 8–12 weeks before the last expected frost. Maintain warm soil conditions to encourage germination.
Step 2: Provide Warm Growing Conditions
Keep seed trays in a warm, bright location. Maintain consistent moisture without making the growing medium waterlogged.
Keep seed trays in a warm, bright location. Maintain consistent moisture without making the growing medium waterlogged.
Step 3: Transplant Seedlings
Transplant healthy seedlings outdoors after frost danger has passed and nighttime temperatures remain consistently above 50°F (10°C).
Transplant healthy seedlings outdoors after frost danger has passed and nighttime temperatures remain consistently above 50°F (10°C).
Step 4: Maintain Sunlight and Watering
Choose a sunny location with fertile, well-drained soil. Water regularly to maintain consistent moisture, particularly during flowering and fruit development.
Choose a sunny location with fertile, well-drained soil. Water regularly to maintain consistent moisture, particularly during flowering and fruit development.
Step 5: Harvest Baby Eggplants
Harvest the fruits when they develop a glossy, deep purple appearance and reach a suitable size. Pick them while young and tender for good culinary quality.
Harvest the fruits when they develop a glossy, deep purple appearance and reach a suitable size. Pick them while young and tender for good culinary quality.
Grow Delicious Baby Eggplants with Ophelia
Bring compact vegetable gardening to your home with Ophelia Eggplant Seeds. This early-maturing variety produces attractive clusters of glossy purple baby eggplants with tender flesh and mild flavor. Its manageable plant size makes it a wonderful choice for vegetable gardens, patio containers, and homegrown culinary harvests.
Frequently Asked Questions
Discover helpful answers about Ophelia Eggplant fruit size, harvesting time, and container growing.
How big do Ophelia baby eggplants grow?
Ophelia produces small, egg-sized fruits that typically weigh around 50–60 grams. The fruits have glossy, deep purple skin and tender flesh. They can be harvested young for a mild flavor and delicate texture.
How long does Ophelia Eggplant take to produce fruit?
Ophelia is an early-maturing variety that generally takes approximately 50–55 days from transplanting to maturity. Actual harvest timing depends on temperature, sunlight, watering, and growing conditions.
Is Ophelia Eggplant suitable for growing in pots?
Yes. Ophelia's compact growth habit makes it suitable for container gardening. Choose a sufficiently large pot with drainage holes, provide full sunlight, and maintain consistent watering for healthy plant growth and fruit development.