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Italian White Eggplant: Days to Maturity & Growing Tips

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.

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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VarietyDays to maturityGrowth habitType
Italian White this page72–78 days——
Black Knight72–90 days——
Comprido Verde Claro72 days——
Nadia72 days——
Apple Green70 daysCompact—
Black70 days——
Black Beauty70–80 daysUpright—

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.

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.

Keep a growing history for Italian White

Type the plant name, add the planting date, and take photos as it grows. Next season you will have your own dates for sowing, flowering, and harvest instead of a generic calendar.

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