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- Days to maturity
- 70–75 days
- Growth habit
- Compact
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Casper, also called Casper White, is an early to mid-season eggplant with shiny ivory fruit about 6 inches long and 2 to 3 inches wide and snow-white flesh. The flavor is mild and sweet without bitterness, the skin is tender enough to leave on, and cut flesh browns less than purple types, which helps in gratins and stuffed dishes. Plants are compact and well branched and set fruit steadily through summer. Start indoors 6 to 8 weeks before transplanting into rich, free-draining ground in full sun once nights stay above 55F. Pick young and glossy; a yellowing skin means overripe and bitter fruit.
Casper traits
- Shiny ivory fruit about 6 x 2 to 3 in with white flesh
- Mild, sweet, non-bitter flavor; cut flesh stays pale
- Compact, well-branched, productive plants
- Early to mid-season
- Tender skin, no peeling
Good for
- Gratins and stuffed dishes
- Grilling
- Fresh slicing
Compare with other eggplant varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casper this page | 70–75 days | Compact | — |
| Apple Green | 70 days | Compact | — |
| Little Fingers | 68 days | Compact | — |
| Fairy Tale F1 | 75 days | Compact | — |
| Calliope | 64 days | Compact | — |
| Kermit | 60 days | Compact | — |
| Slim Jim | 60 days | Compact | — |
Casper FAQ
What kind of eggplant is Casper?
Casper, also called Casper White, is an early to mid-season eggplant with shiny ivory fruit about 6 inches long and 2 to 3 inches wide and snow-white flesh. The flavor is mild and sweet without bitterness, the skin is tender enough to leave on, and cut flesh browns less than purple types, which helps in gratins and stuffed dishes.
How many days to maturity is Casper?
Casper is listed at 70–75 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other eggplant varieties, so check them in the eggplant growing guide.
How does Casper compare with other eggplant varieties?
Casper: 70–75 days, compact. Similar eggplant varieties include Apple Green (70 days), Little Fingers (68 days), Fairy Tale F1 (75 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Casper good for?
Casper is grown for gratins and stuffed dishes, grilling, fresh slicing.
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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- 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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