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- Days to maturity
- 64 days
- Growth habit
- Compact
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Calliope is an early Indian-type hybrid with oval fruit streaked white and purple, the purple concentrated toward the top and cream below, and a spineless calyx that makes picking painless. Harvest at 2 inches for baby eggplant or 3 to 4 inches for full size, while firm and glossy; at that stage the flesh is sweet, tender and nearly seedless. Plants are compact, around 18 to 24 inches, and set heavily, so they suit containers and raised beds. Start seed indoors warm 6 to 8 weeks before transplanting after frost. The small round fruit is handy for stuffing, roasting whole or halving for the grill.
Calliope traits
- Oval fruit streaked purple and white
- Spineless calyx
- Harvest at 2 in for baby or 3 to 4 in mature
- Compact, productive plants about 18 to 24 in
- Early Indian hybrid
Good for
- Stuffing and roasting whole
- Container growing
- Grilling halves
Compare with other eggplant varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calliope this page | 64 days | Compact | — |
| Kermit | 60 days | Compact | — |
| Little Fingers | 68 days | Compact | — |
| Slim Jim | 60 days | Compact | — |
| Apple Green | 70 days | Compact | — |
| Bride | 58–70 days | Compact | — |
| Casper | 70–75 days | Compact | — |
Calliope FAQ
What kind of eggplant is Calliope?
Calliope is an early Indian-type hybrid with oval fruit streaked white and purple, the purple concentrated toward the top and cream below, and a spineless calyx that makes picking painless. Harvest at 2 inches for baby eggplant or 3 to 4 inches for full size, while firm and glossy; at that stage the flesh is sweet, tender and nearly seedless.
How many days to maturity is Calliope?
Calliope is listed at 64 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other eggplant varieties, so check them in the eggplant growing guide.
How does Calliope compare with other eggplant varieties?
Calliope: 64 days, compact. Similar eggplant varieties include Kermit (60 days), Little Fingers (68 days), Slim Jim (60 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Calliope good for?
Calliope is grown for stuffing and roasting whole, container growing, grilling halves.
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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- 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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