HANDPICKED / EGGPLANT
Fairy Tale All-America Selections Winner
EGGPLANT Solanum melongena Seed supplied as: Raw
Violet Delite
Name
Days to maturity from transplant
Fruit size
Fruit characteristics
Calyx color
Plant habit
Comments
Violet Delite F 1
50-55
5-7 in./13-18 cm long (baby size) 9-12 in./23-30 cm long (full size)
Bright purple, elongated
Green and Black
Upright, semi- spineless
Slender, elongated eggplants are glossy with bright purple skin and white, tender, non-bitter flesh. Fruit can be sliced lengthwise for grilling or lightly frying, and tender skin does not need to be peeled. Sliced or diced fruit is great for a stir-fry or curry; its non-bitter flavor and tender texture will complement any sauce. Plants are upright and semi-spineless, so they are very easy and painless to harvest. Great in an in-ground garden or large container. Early-maturing, highly productive variety produces clusters of attractive white fruit with violet/purple stripes. Elongated tear-drop shaped fruit are sweet and non-bitter, with a tender skin and few seeds. Fruit can be harvested when very small or left on the plant until fully mature. Petite plant habit between 18 to 24 in. (46 to 61 cm) is perfect for growing in containers or small-space gardens, with or without support. All-America Selections Winner.
Fairy Tale F 1
50-55
1-2 in./3-5 cm long (baby size) 2-6 in./5-15 cm long (full size)
Striped purple and white, elongated
Green Upright, semi- spineless
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