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- Days to maturity
- 63–65 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Early Black Egg is an early Japanese variety whose foliage shows purple veins and whose fruit is egg-shaped to nearly round, about 5 inches. Its vigorous seedlings shrug off flea beetles better than most, a plus in gardens where those pests chew young eggplants. Harvest while glossy.
Early Black Egg traits
- Egg-shaped to nearly round fruit about 5 in
- Purple-veined foliage
- Vigorous seedlings that tolerate flea beetles
- Early Japanese variety
Good for
- Grilling
- Japanese-style dishes
Compare with other eggplant varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Black Egg this page | 63–65 days | — | — |
| Green Goddess | 63–68 days | — | — |
| Lavender Touch | 63–66 days | — | — |
| Beatrice | 62 days | — | — |
| Blue Marble | 62 days | — | — |
| Calliope | 64 days | Compact | — |
| Crescent Moon | 62 days | — | — |
Early Black Egg FAQ
What kind of eggplant is Early Black Egg?
Early Black Egg is an early Japanese variety whose foliage shows purple veins and whose fruit is egg-shaped to nearly round, about 5 inches. Its vigorous seedlings shrug off flea beetles better than most, a plus in gardens where those pests chew young eggplants.
How many days to maturity is Early Black Egg?
Early Black Egg is listed at 63–65 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other eggplant varieties, so check them in the eggplant growing guide.
How does Early Black Egg compare with other eggplant varieties?
Early Black Egg: 63–65 days. Similar eggplant varieties include Green Goddess (63–68 days), Lavender Touch (63–66 days), Beatrice (62 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Early Black Egg good for?
Early Black Egg is grown for grilling, japanese-style dishes.
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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