Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 62 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Crescent Moon is an early hybrid with mild white fruit of 6 to 7 inches on plants around 3 feet tall. Pick while pure white and glossy, before any yellowing.
Crescent Moon traits
- Mild white fruit 6 to 7 in
- Plants about 3 ft tall
- Early hybrid
Good for
- Grilling
- Gratins
Compare with other eggplant varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crescent Moon this page | 62 days | — | — |
| Beatrice | 62 days | — | — |
| Blue Marble | 62 days | — | — |
| Green Giant Early | 62 days | — | — |
| Opal | 62 days | — | — |
| Purple Blush | 62 days | — | — |
| Blacknite | 61 days | — | — |
Crescent Moon FAQ
What kind of eggplant is Crescent Moon?
Crescent Moon is an early hybrid with mild white fruit of 6 to 7 inches on plants around 3 feet tall. Pick while pure white and glossy, before any yellowing.
How many days to maturity is Crescent Moon?
Crescent Moon is listed at 62 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other eggplant varieties, so check them in the eggplant growing guide.
How does Crescent Moon compare with other eggplant varieties?
Crescent Moon: 62 days. Similar eggplant varieties include Beatrice (62 days), Blue Marble (62 days), Green Giant Early (62 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Crescent Moon good for?
Crescent Moon is grown for grilling, gratins.
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.