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- Days to maturity
- 76 days
- Growth habit
- Upright
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Classic is a midseason commercial hybrid whose deep purple-black fruit takes an elongated teardrop shape, large, glossy and uniform. Vigorous, upright plants stand up well to stress and hold fruit quality through summer heat, though they benefit from staking as the crop builds; it is often the benchmark other American-type eggplants are measured against. Sow indoors about 8 weeks ahead of the last frost and set out only once nights stay above 55F, spacing for air circulation. Harvest while glossy and firm, and keep water steady during fruit set, because moisture swings cause blossom drop and misshapen fruit.
Classic traits
- Deep purple-black elongated teardrop fruit, large and uniform
- Vigorous, upright plants that tolerate stress
- Benefits from staking under a heavy load
- Midseason hybrid
- Holds fruit quality through summer heat
Good for
- Grilling and roasting
- Eggplant parmesan
- Fresh slicing
Compare with other eggplant varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic this page | 76 days | Upright | — |
| Florida High Bush | 76–80 days | Upright | — |
| Black Beauty | 70–80 days | Upright | — |
| Epic | 64 days | Upright | — |
| Gretel F1 | 55 days | Upright | — |
| Millionaire | 55–65 days | Upright | — |
Classic FAQ
What kind of eggplant is Classic?
Classic is a midseason commercial hybrid whose deep purple-black fruit takes an elongated teardrop shape, large, glossy and uniform. Vigorous, upright plants stand up well to stress and hold fruit quality through summer heat, though they benefit from staking as the crop builds; it is often the benchmark other American-type eggplants are measured against.
How many days to maturity is Classic?
Classic is listed at 76 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other eggplant varieties, so check them in the eggplant growing guide.
How does Classic compare with other eggplant varieties?
Classic: 76 days, upright. Similar eggplant varieties include Florida High Bush (76–80 days), Black Beauty (70–80 days), Epic (64 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Classic good for?
Classic is grown for grilling and roasting, eggplant parmesan, 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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