Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 70 days
- Growth habit
- Semi-spreading
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Burpee Hybrid is a midseason eggplant with oval, medium-sized, glossy purple fruit on tall, vigorous, semi-spreading plants. Give it room and a stake, and harvest while the skin is shiny.
Burpee Hybrid traits
- Oval, medium-sized glossy purple fruit
- Tall, vigorous, semi-spreading plants
- Midseason hybrid
Good for
- Grilling and roasting
- Fresh slicing
Compare with other eggplant varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burpee Hybrid this page | 70 days | Semi-spreading | — |
| Ghostbuster | 80 days | Semi-spreading | — |
Burpee Hybrid FAQ
What kind of eggplant is Burpee Hybrid?
Burpee Hybrid is a midseason eggplant with oval, medium-sized, glossy purple fruit on tall, vigorous, semi-spreading plants. Give it room and a stake, and harvest while the skin is shiny.
How many days to maturity is Burpee Hybrid?
Burpee Hybrid is listed at 70 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other eggplant varieties, so check them in the eggplant growing guide.
How does Burpee Hybrid compare with other eggplant varieties?
Burpee Hybrid: 70 days, semi-spreading. Similar eggplant varieties include Ghostbuster (80 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Burpee Hybrid good for?
Burpee Hybrid is grown for grilling and roasting, fresh slicing.
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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