Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 72 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Comprido Verde Claro is a midseason eggplant on tall plants, bearing oval, slightly ribbed, shiny lime green fruit of 3 to 4 inches with a green calyx. The fruit turns orange when overmature, so pick it green, and the harvest window is long. Stake the tall plants and grow in full sun.
Comprido Verde Claro traits
- Oval, slightly ribbed, shiny lime green fruit 3 to 4 in
- Tall-growing plants
- Turns orange when overmature
- Extended harvest
Good for
- Stews and frying
- Roasting
Compare with other eggplant varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comprido Verde Claro this page | 72 days | — | — |
| Black Knight | 72–90 days | — | — |
| Italian White | 72–78 days | — | — |
| Nadia | 72 days | — | — |
| Apple Green | 70 days | Compact | — |
| Black | 70 days | — | — |
| Black Beauty | 70–80 days | Upright | — |
Comprido Verde Claro FAQ
What kind of eggplant is Comprido Verde Claro?
Comprido Verde Claro is a midseason eggplant on tall plants, bearing oval, slightly ribbed, shiny lime green fruit of 3 to 4 inches with a green calyx. The fruit turns orange when overmature, so pick it green, and the harvest window is long.
How many days to maturity is Comprido Verde Claro?
Comprido Verde Claro is listed at 72 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other eggplant varieties, so check them in the eggplant growing guide.
How does Comprido Verde Claro compare with other eggplant varieties?
Comprido Verde Claro: 72 days. Similar eggplant varieties include Black Knight (72–90 days), Italian White (72–78 days), Nadia (72 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Comprido Verde Claro good for?
Comprido Verde Claro is grown for stews and frying, 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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