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- Days to maturity
- 60 days
- Growth habit
- Compact
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Kermit is an early hybrid Thai eggplant: prolific, compact plants bear round 2-inch fruit with a white blossom end, deep green striped shoulders and a green calyx. Harvest young at golf-ball size for firm, crisp, nearly seedless flesh that holds its shape in green or red curry, stir-fries and stews, the way Thai cooks use it, dropped in whole or halved. Plants thrive in heat and humidity and keep producing through the hottest weeks. Start indoors 6 to 8 weeks before transplanting into rich, free-draining ground in full sun once nights stay above 55F.
Kermit traits
- Round 2 in fruit, white blossom end with green striped shoulders
- Green calyx on the fruit
- Compact, prolific plants that love heat and humidity
- Firm flesh that holds together in curries
- Early hybrid
Good for
- Thai curries
- Stir-fries and stews
- Container growing
Compare with other eggplant varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kermit this page | 60 days | Compact | — |
| Slim Jim | 60 days | Compact | — |
| Bride | 58–70 days | Compact | — |
| Calliope | 64 days | Compact | — |
| Dusky | 56–75 days | Compact | — |
| Little Fingers | 68 days | Compact | — |
| Apple Green | 70 days | Compact | — |
Kermit FAQ
What kind of eggplant is Kermit?
Kermit is an early hybrid Thai eggplant: prolific, compact plants bear round 2-inch fruit with a white blossom end, deep green striped shoulders and a green calyx. Harvest young at golf-ball size for firm, crisp, nearly seedless flesh that holds its shape in green or red curry, stir-fries and stews, the way Thai cooks use it, dropped in whole or halved.
How many days to maturity is Kermit?
Kermit is listed at 60 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other eggplant varieties, so check them in the eggplant growing guide.
How does Kermit compare with other eggplant varieties?
Kermit: 60 days, compact. Similar eggplant varieties include Slim Jim (60 days), Bride (58–70 days), Calliope (64 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Kermit good for?
Kermit is grown for thai curries, stir-fries and stews, container growing.
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
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- 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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