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- Days to maturity
- 65 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Neon is an early hybrid grown as much for its looks as its harvest: deep pink to magenta, semi-cylindrical, mid-sized fruit with a bright green calyx, borne on strongly branched plants. The white flesh is mild, tender and nearly seedless, much like a standard Italian eggplant. Plants stay fairly compact and set heavily, so it fits containers and small beds as well as open ground. Start indoors 6 to 8 weeks before transplanting into fertile soil in full sun once nights stay above 55F. Pick at 4 to 6 inches while the skin is glossy; the color dulls and the skin toughens if left too long.
Neon traits
- Deep pink to magenta semi-cylindrical fruit with green calyx
- Mild white flesh with few seeds
- Strongly branched, compact, early plants
- Suits containers and small beds
- Striking market and specialty variety
Good for
- Container growing
- Grilling and roasting
- Market display
Compare with other eggplant varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neon this page | 65 days | — | — |
| Amadeo | About 65 days | — | — |
| Bianca di Imola | 65–75 days | — | — |
| Black Shine | 65–70 days | — | — |
| Chinese White Sword | 65 days | — | — |
| Clara | 65 days | — | — |
| Dancer | 65 days | — | — |
Neon FAQ
What kind of eggplant is Neon?
Neon is an early hybrid grown as much for its looks as its harvest: deep pink to magenta, semi-cylindrical, mid-sized fruit with a bright green calyx, borne on strongly branched plants. The white flesh is mild, tender and nearly seedless, much like a standard Italian eggplant.
How many days to maturity is Neon?
Neon is listed at 65 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other eggplant varieties, so check them in the eggplant growing guide.
How does Neon compare with other eggplant varieties?
Neon: 65 days. Similar eggplant varieties include Amadeo (About 65 days), Bianca di Imola (65–75 days), Black Shine (65–70 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Neon good for?
Neon is grown for container growing, grilling and roasting, market display.
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
- How to Plant Aubergines: Choosing Plants and Soil Temperature
- 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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