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Eggplant variety

Billionaire Eggplant: Days to Maturity & Growing Tips

Billionaire is an early hybrid with shiny, deep purple fruit up to 9 inches long and tender skin that needs no peeling.

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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VarietyDays to maturityGrowth habitType
Billionaire this page56 days——
Dusky56–75 daysCompact—
Baby Bell55 days——
Gretel F155 daysUpright—
Hansel F155 daysCompact, upright—
Ichiban57–58 days——
Icicle F155 daysSpreading—

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.

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.

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