Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 85 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Waimanalo is a mid-season eggplant bearing long, slender, snake-shaped dark purple fruit. Harvest while the skin is glossy and stake the plants if the long fruit starts to pull the branches down.
Waimanalo traits
- Long, slender, snake-shaped dark purple fruit
- Mid-season maturity
Good for
- Stir-fries
- Grilling
Compare with other eggplant varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waimanalo this page | 85 days | — | — |
| Florida Market | 85 days | — | — |
| Rosa Bianca | 88 days | — | — |
| Barbarella | 80–100 days | — | — |
| Ghostbuster | 80 days | Semi-spreading | — |
| Goyo Kumba | 90–100 days | — | — |
| Highbush Select | 80 days | — | — |
Waimanalo FAQ
What kind of eggplant is Waimanalo?
Waimanalo is a mid-season eggplant bearing long, slender, snake-shaped dark purple fruit. Harvest while the skin is glossy and stake the plants if the long fruit starts to pull the branches down.
How many days to maturity is Waimanalo?
Waimanalo is listed at 85 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other eggplant varieties, so check them in the eggplant growing guide.
How does Waimanalo compare with other eggplant varieties?
Waimanalo: 85 days. Similar eggplant varieties include Florida Market (85 days), Rosa Bianca (88 days), Barbarella (80–100 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Waimanalo good for?
Waimanalo 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
- 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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