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- Days to maturity
- 50–60 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Intore Eggplant (catalog-listed as âIntoreâ Eggplant) is an African garden egg, an oblong, lobed white eggplant that grows notably large and productive even in short seasons such as northern Vermont, where farmer Janine Ndagijimana grows acres of it to supply African communities across the US. In Burundian and Rwandan cooking it is prized as a bitter eggplant and a meat substitute: simmered with beans and vegetables, cooked with fish and oil, fried and served with sauce, boiled plain, or even eaten raw. Grow it as you would any eggplant, in full sun after the soil warms, and expect a generous set of fruit.
Intore traits
- Oblong, lobed white fruit of the African garden egg type
- Larger and more productive than typical garden eggs
- Performs in short northern seasons
- Bitter flavor valued in Burundian and Rwandan dishes
Good for
- Stews with beans and vegetables
- Frying and boiling
- Eating fresh
Compare with other eggplant varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intore this page | 50–60 days | — | — |
| Swallow | 51 days | — | — |
| Baby Bell | 55 days | — | — |
| Bambino | 45 days | Dwarf | — |
| Gretel F1 | 55 days | Upright | — |
| Hansel F1 | 55 days | Compact, upright | — |
| Icicle F1 | 55 days | Spreading | — |
Intore FAQ
What kind of eggplant is Intore?
Intore Eggplant (catalog-listed as âIntoreâ Eggplant) is an African garden egg, an oblong, lobed white eggplant that grows notably large and productive even in short seasons such as northern Vermont, where farmer Janine Ndagijimana grows acres of it to supply African communities across the US. In Burundian and Rwandan cooking it is prized as a bitter eggplant and a meat substitute: simmered with beans and vegetables, cooked with fish and oil, fried and served with sauce, boiled plain, or even eaten raw.
How many days to maturity is Intore?
Intore is listed at 50–60 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other eggplant varieties, so check them in the eggplant growing guide.
How does Intore compare with other eggplant varieties?
Intore: 50–60 days. Similar eggplant varieties include Swallow (51 days), Baby Bell (55 days), Bambino (45 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Intore good for?
Intore is grown for stews with beans and vegetables, frying and boiling, eating fresh.
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.
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Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.