Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 56 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Billionaire is an early hybrid with shiny, deep purple fruit up to 9 inches long and tender skin that needs no peeling. Pick while the skin is glossy for the best texture.
Billionaire traits
- Shiny deep purple fruit up to 9 in
- Tender skin, no peeling needed
- Early hybrid
Good for
- Stir-fries
- Grilling
Compare with other eggplant varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billionaire this page | 56 days | — | — |
| Dusky | 56–75 days | Compact | — |
| Baby Bell | 55 days | — | — |
| Gretel F1 | 55 days | Upright | — |
| Hansel F1 | 55 days | Compact, upright | — |
| Ichiban | 57–58 days | — | — |
| Icicle F1 | 55 days | Spreading | — |
Billionaire FAQ
What kind of eggplant is Billionaire?
Billionaire is an early hybrid with shiny, deep purple fruit up to 9 inches long and tender skin that needs no peeling. Pick while the skin is glossy for the best texture.
How many days to maturity is Billionaire?
Billionaire is listed at 56 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other eggplant varieties, so check them in the eggplant growing guide.
How does Billionaire compare with other eggplant varieties?
Billionaire: 56 days. Similar eggplant varieties include Dusky (56–75 days), Baby Bell (55 days), Gretel F1 (55 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Billionaire good for?
Billionaire is grown for stir-fries, grilling.
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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