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- Days to maturity
- 55 days
- Growth habit
- Upright
- Breeder
- Seminis Vegetable Seed
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
The white sibling of Hansel, Gretel F1 took the AAS national award in 2009. Its fruit is an elongated teardrop, 3 to 4 inches long and 1 to 2 ounces, borne in clusters on an upright plant that needs no staking and does well in containers. Flavor is tender and free of bitterness, with creamy pale flesh and few seeds when picked at size; left longer the skin yellows and seeds build up, so harvest while pure white. Around 55 days from transplant, with seed started indoors at warm temperatures 6 to 8 weeks before setting out after frost.
Gretel F1 traits
- Pure white teardrop fruit 3 to 4 in long, 1 to 2 oz
- Cluster fruiting on an upright plant that stands without stakes
- Tender, non-bitter flesh with few seeds at proper size
- About 55 days from transplant
- Container friendly companion to purple Hansel
Good for
- Container growing
- Stir-fries and sautes
- Raw or lightly cooked preparations
Compare with other eggplant varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gretel F1 this page | 55 days | Upright | — |
| Millionaire | 55–65 days | Upright | — |
| Epic | 64 days | Upright | — |
| Black Beauty | 70–80 days | Upright | — |
| Classic | 76 days | Upright | — |
| Florida High Bush | 76–80 days | Upright | — |
Gretel F1 FAQ
What kind of eggplant is Gretel F1?
The white sibling of Hansel, Gretel F1 took the AAS national award in 2009. Its fruit is an elongated teardrop, 3 to 4 inches long and 1 to 2 ounces, borne in clusters on an upright plant that needs no staking and does well in containers.
How many days to maturity is Gretel F1?
Gretel F1 is listed at 55 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other eggplant varieties, so check them in the eggplant growing guide.
How does Gretel F1 compare with other eggplant varieties?
Gretel F1: 55 days, upright. Similar eggplant varieties include Millionaire (55–65 days), Epic (64 days), Black Beauty (70–80 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Gretel F1 good for?
Gretel F1 is grown for container growing, stir-fries and sautes, raw or lightly cooked preparations.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every eggplant variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
- Eggplant growing guide
- How to Plant Aubergines: Choosing Plants and Soil Temperature
- Training Aubergines to Three Stems and Keeping Them Cropping
- Cutting Aubergines Back in Midsummer for a Second Crop
- Aubergine Growing Calendar: Planting to the End of the Season
- Aubergine Problems: Wilts, Beetles and Hard, Dull Fruit
- When to Pick Aubergines and Why to Take the First One Early
- All 172 eggplant varieties
Source
Source: All-America Selections
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