Traviata is another Italian-type eggplant that grows perfect deep purple 6–8-inch fruits than can be harvested through the season 55-60 days. Dark purple fruits grow to 6-8 inches long 68 days. Here are a few eggplant varieties to get you started: Standard Eggplantsīlack Bell is a hybrid Italian eggplant in the classic oval shape. Whichever eggplants you decide to grow, be sure to read the descriptions to learn about the fruits, their size and taste. Asian types are excellent in stir fries and curries eggplant Parmesan uses the large classic Italian type.Įvery variety has something in common: beautiful plants with velvety leaves and pretty lavender, purple or white flowers. You can choose eggplant varieties based on how you’ll use them in your cooking. Most people are familiar with the large purple eggplants (often called Black Beauty) found at grocery stores, but there are dozens of other types of eggplants you can grow.
Like tomatoes and peppers, eggplants require a long growing season and are often started from seeds planted early in the season and then transplanted to the garden when the soil and temperature has warmed.įor the best results in short-season regions, wait for warm days and nights before planting and choose eggplant varieties that have the shortest time to maturity, like 50-80 days from transplanting. Get the Guide! Introduction to Eggplant (Solanum melongena)Įggplant is a warm-season vegetable that grows as a perennial plant in tropical climates, but as an annual in cooler regions.
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