Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 60–65 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Twilight is an early hybrid on 3-foot plants, bearing glossy dark purple fruit of a slightly elongated oval shape. It is described as disease resistant. Grow in full sun and pick while the skin shines.
Twilight traits
- Glossy dark purple, slightly elongated oval fruit
- Plants about 3 ft tall
- Disease resistant early hybrid
Good for
- Grilling and roasting
- Fresh slicing
Compare with other eggplant varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twilight this page | 60–65 days | — | — |
| Bharata Star | 60 days | — | — |
| Black Bell | 60–68 days | — | — |
| Dewako One Bite | 60 days | — | — |
| Kamo | 60 days | — | — |
| Kermit | 60 days | Compact | — |
| Kurume | 60 days | — | — |
Twilight FAQ
What kind of eggplant is Twilight?
Twilight is an early hybrid on 3-foot plants, bearing glossy dark purple fruit of a slightly elongated oval shape. It is described as disease resistant.
How many days to maturity is Twilight?
Twilight is listed at 60–65 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other eggplant varieties, so check them in the eggplant growing guide.
How does Twilight compare with other eggplant varieties?
Twilight: 60–65 days. Similar eggplant varieties include Bharata Star (60 days), Black Bell (60–68 days), Dewako One Bite (60 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Twilight good for?
Twilight 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)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.