Pumpkin on a Stick (Chinese Scarlet Eggplant) - 10 Seeds

Have you seen those cute miniature pumpkins on a branch at the florists before? Well, this is the plant that makes them. Grows to 3 feet tall with interesting leaves having spines along the mid-rib. Also used in SE Asian cooking. The fruit is about the size of a lemon. The growth and the appearance of the plant is identical to an eggplant. The fruit turns orange-red when ripe, but is usually picked and cooked while it is green. edible heirloom eggplant with a somewhat bitter taste that is used in Asian cooking. Also called, Red China or Scarlet Chinese Eggplant. Fruits will begin to ripen in about 60-75 days after transplanting seedlings outdoors.

• Grows 3 feet tall
• Interesting leaves having spines along the mid-rib
• Also used in SE Asian cooking
• The fruit is about the size of a lemon
• Ships from Ohio