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- Days to maturity
- 55–65 days
- Growth habit
- Upright
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Millionaire is an early Japanese hybrid. Upright plants carry glossy black fruit 8 to 12 inches long and about 2 inches wide, topped with a purple calyx, and the flesh is nearly seedless with skin thin enough to leave on. It bears early and heavily, often ahead of other eggplant types, and continues through hot, humid weather that slows many varieties. Start indoors 6 to 8 weeks before transplanting into rich, free-draining ground in full sun once nights stay above 55F. Pick at 6 to 9 inches while the skin is glossy; dull fruit has tougher skin and more seeds.
Millionaire traits
- Glossy black fruit 8 to 12 in long and 2 in wide with purple calyx
- Nearly seedless flesh and thin skin
- Upright plants, early and heavy bearing
- Keeps producing through hot, humid summers
- Early Japanese hybrid
Good for
- Stir-fries
- Grilling
- Japanese-style dishes
Compare with other eggplant varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millionaire this page | 55–65 days | Upright | — |
| Gretel F1 | 55 days | Upright | — |
| Epic | 64 days | Upright | — |
| Black Beauty | 70–80 days | Upright | — |
| Classic | 76 days | Upright | — |
| Florida High Bush | 76–80 days | Upright | — |
Millionaire FAQ
What kind of eggplant is Millionaire?
Millionaire is an early Japanese hybrid. Upright plants carry glossy black fruit 8 to 12 inches long and about 2 inches wide, topped with a purple calyx, and the flesh is nearly seedless with skin thin enough to leave on.
How many days to maturity is Millionaire?
Millionaire is listed at 55–65 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other eggplant varieties, so check them in the eggplant growing guide.
How does Millionaire compare with other eggplant varieties?
Millionaire: 55–65 days, upright. Similar eggplant varieties include Gretel F1 (55 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 Millionaire good for?
Millionaire is grown for stir-fries, grilling, japanese-style dishes.
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
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- 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: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
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