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- Days to maturity
- 65–85 days
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- United States
Overview
Turkish Orange, also known as Turkish Italian Orange, is an heirloom from Turkey with bushy plants of 18 to 48 inches carrying 15 to 25 round, egg-shaped fruit of 2 to 3 inches that ripen from green to brilliant orange, looking more like small tomatoes than eggplant. Pick at the green stage for the mildest flavor, or at orange for a sweeter, slightly acidic, more complex taste; the skin may show mottling by then. The plants resist insects and are ornamental enough to draw questions from visitors. Start indoors 6 to 8 weeks before transplanting to full sun. The round shape suits hollowing and stuffing in the Turkish style.
Turkish Orange traits
- Round egg-shaped fruit 2 to 3 in ripening green to orange
- Bushy plants 18 to 48 in with 15 to 25 fruits
- Two harvest stages: mild green or sweeter orange
- Insect resistant
- Ornamental as well as edible
Good for
- Stuffing whole
- Ornamental planting
- Roasting
Compare with other eggplant varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish Orange this page | 65–85 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 | — | — |
Turkish Orange FAQ
What kind of eggplant is Turkish Orange?
Turkish Orange, also known as Turkish Italian Orange, is an heirloom from Turkey with bushy plants of 18 to 48 inches carrying 15 to 25 round, egg-shaped fruit of 2 to 3 inches that ripen from green to brilliant orange, looking more like small tomatoes than eggplant. Pick at the green stage for the mildest flavor, or at orange for a sweeter, slightly acidic, more complex taste; the skin may show mottling by then.
How many days to maturity is Turkish Orange?
Turkish Orange is listed at 65–85 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other eggplant varieties, so check them in the eggplant growing guide.
How does Turkish Orange compare with other eggplant varieties?
Turkish Orange: 65–85 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 Turkish Orange good for?
Turkish Orange is grown for stuffing whole, ornamental planting, 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.
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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
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Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
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