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- Days to maturity
- 80–90 days
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- United States
Overview
Udumalapet, sometimes listed as Udmalbet, carries the name of a town in India's Tamil Nadu. The egg-shaped fruit is light green with purple streaks and faint white striping, grows quite large, and has mild flesh with relatively few seeds, which is why South Indian cooks reach for it in curries and for roasting. Start seed indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost and transplant into full sun once nights stay above 55F. Because the fruit gets big and heavy, give the plants sturdy stakes, and water deeply and regularly for tender, sweet flesh.
Udumalapet traits
- Egg-shaped light green fruit streaked purple
- Large, heavy fruit that calls for staking
- Mild flesh with few seeds
- South Indian heirloom
- Also known as Udmalbet
Good for
- Curries
- Roasting
- Stuffing
Compare with other eggplant varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Udumalapet this page | 80–90 days | — | — |
| Barbarella | 80–100 days | — | — |
| Ghostbuster | 80 days | Semi-spreading | — |
| Highbush Select | 80 days | — | — |
| Imperial Black Beauty | 80 days | — | — |
| Italian Trio | 80 days | — | — |
| Listada di Gandia | 80–90 days | — | — |
Udumalapet FAQ
What kind of eggplant is Udumalapet?
Udumalapet, sometimes listed as Udmalbet, carries the name of a town in India's Tamil Nadu. The egg-shaped fruit is light green with purple streaks and faint white striping, grows quite large, and has mild flesh with relatively few seeds, which is why South Indian cooks reach for it in curries and for roasting.
How many days to maturity is Udumalapet?
Udumalapet is listed at 80–90 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other eggplant varieties, so check them in the eggplant growing guide.
How does Udumalapet compare with other eggplant varieties?
Udumalapet: 80–90 days. Similar eggplant varieties include Barbarella (80–100 days), Ghostbuster (80 days), Highbush Select (80 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Udumalapet good for?
Udumalapet is grown for curries, roasting, stuffing.
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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Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.