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- Days to maturity
- 61 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Blacknite is an early hybrid with oval, deep purple fruit about 9 inches long and 3.5 inches wide, and it resists tomato mosaic virus. Harvest while the skin is glossy and firm.
Blacknite traits
- Oval deep purple fruit about 9 x 3.5 in
- Resistant to tomato mosaic virus
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blacknite this page | 61 days | — | — |
| Beatrice | 62 days | — | — |
| Bharata Star | 60 days | — | — |
| Black Bell | 60–68 days | — | — |
| Blue Marble | 62 days | — | — |
| Crescent Moon | 62 days | — | — |
| Dewako One Bite | 60 days | — | — |
Blacknite FAQ
What kind of eggplant is Blacknite?
Blacknite is an early hybrid with oval, deep purple fruit about 9 inches long and 3.5 inches wide, and it resists tomato mosaic virus. Harvest while the skin is glossy and firm.
How many days to maturity is Blacknite?
Blacknite is listed at 61 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other eggplant varieties, so check them in the eggplant growing guide.
How does Blacknite compare with other eggplant varieties?
Blacknite: 61 days. Similar eggplant varieties include Beatrice (62 days), Bharata Star (60 days), Black Bell (60–68 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Blacknite good for?
Blacknite 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)
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