(Eggplant) Easy to grow, thrive in the heat, Early Midnight Eggplant is a tasty treat. This variety of Eggplant is a vigorous grower that produces a high yield of non-bitter fruit. Eggplant prefers to be grown in a full sun area once the temperatures are above 60 degrees. Make sure you keep them well watered and apply fertilizer to insure rapid growth for the fruit to fully mature. Eggplant is ready to be harvested when it is 6-8 inches long and still shiny. Eggplant Early Midnight is a delicious treat when fried, grilled, or cut up for casseroles among other things.