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- Days to maturity
- 51 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Swallow is an early Asian hybrid producing glossy purple-black fruit about 7 inches long and 1.75 inches wide. Harvest while the skin shines and pick often to keep the slender fruit coming.
Swallow traits
- Glossy purple-black fruit 7 in by 1.75 in
- Early Asian hybrid
- Slim fruit for quick cooking
Good for
- Stir-fries
- Grilling
Compare with other eggplant varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swallow this page | 51 days | — | — |
| Intore | 50–60 days | — | — |
| Baby Bell | 55 days | — | — |
| Gretel F1 | 55 days | Upright | — |
| Hansel F1 | 55 days | Compact, upright | — |
| Icicle F1 | 55 days | Spreading | — |
| Millionaire | 55–65 days | Upright | — |
Swallow FAQ
What kind of eggplant is Swallow?
Swallow is an early Asian hybrid producing glossy purple-black fruit about 7 inches long and 1.75 inches wide. Harvest while the skin shines and pick often to keep the slender fruit coming.
How many days to maturity is Swallow?
Swallow is listed at 51 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other eggplant varieties, so check them in the eggplant growing guide.
How does Swallow compare with other eggplant varieties?
Swallow: 51 days. Similar eggplant varieties include Intore (50–60 days), Baby Bell (55 days), Gretel F1 (55 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Swallow good for?
Swallow is grown for stir-fries, grilling.
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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