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- Days to maturity
- 60 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Kamo is an early heirloom from the Kamo district of Kyoto, Japan, grown for its round, flat-bottomed fruit about 4 inches across and half a pound, with purple to black skin and a purple calyx. The flesh is thick and dense, staying creamy rather than spongy even at full size, which is why it is the traditional eggplant for dengaku, thick slices grilled and glazed with sweet miso. Plants grow larger and bushier than slender Asian types, so give them room. Start indoors 8 weeks before the last frost, plant in rich soil, and water consistently because the big fruit stresses a dry plant.
Kamo traits
- Round, flat-bottomed fruit about 4 in and half a pound
- Purple to black skin with purple calyx
- Thick, dense flesh that holds together on the grill
- Early Kyoto heirloom
- Larger, bushier plant than long Asian types
Good for
- Miso-glazed dengaku
- Grilling thick slices
- Roasting
Compare with other eggplant varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kamo this page | 60 days | — | — |
| Bharata Star | 60 days | — | — |
| Black Bell | 60–68 days | — | — |
| Dewako One Bite | 60 days | — | — |
| Kermit | 60 days | Compact | — |
| Kurume | 60 days | — | — |
| Little Purple Tiger | 60–65 days | — | — |
Kamo FAQ
What kind of eggplant is Kamo?
Kamo is an early heirloom from the Kamo district of Kyoto, Japan, grown for its round, flat-bottomed fruit about 4 inches across and half a pound, with purple to black skin and a purple calyx. The flesh is thick and dense, staying creamy rather than spongy even at full size, which is why it is the traditional eggplant for dengaku, thick slices grilled and glazed with sweet miso.
How many days to maturity is Kamo?
Kamo is listed at 60 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other eggplant varieties, so check them in the eggplant growing guide.
How does Kamo compare with other eggplant varieties?
Kamo: 60 days. Similar eggplant varieties include Bharata Star (60 days), Black Bell (60–68 days), Dewako One Bite (60 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Kamo good for?
Kamo is grown for miso-glazed dengaku, grilling thick slices, roasting.
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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