Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 72–78 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Italian White is an early to mid-season eggplant on plants of 22 to 26 inches, bearing fruit that ranges from white to pale green with flesh less bitter than purple types. Harvest while glossy, before the skin yellows.
Italian White traits
- White to pale green fruit
- Less bitter than purple types
- Plants 22 to 26 in tall
- Early to mid-season
Good for
- Grilling
- Gratins
Compare with other eggplant varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italian White this page | 72–78 days | — | — |
| Black Knight | 72–90 days | — | — |
| Comprido Verde Claro | 72 days | — | — |
| Nadia | 72 days | — | — |
| Apple Green | 70 days | Compact | — |
| Black | 70 days | — | — |
| Black Beauty | 70–80 days | Upright | — |
Italian White FAQ
What kind of eggplant is Italian White?
Italian White is an early to mid-season eggplant on plants of 22 to 26 inches, bearing fruit that ranges from white to pale green with flesh less bitter than purple types. Harvest while glossy, before the skin yellows.
How many days to maturity is Italian White?
Italian White is listed at 72–78 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other eggplant varieties, so check them in the eggplant growing guide.
How does Italian White compare with other eggplant varieties?
Italian White: 72–78 days. Similar eggplant varieties include Black Knight (72–90 days), Comprido Verde Claro (72 days), Nadia (72 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Italian White good for?
Italian White 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.