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Gitana Eggplant: Days to Maturity & Growing Tips

Gitana is a midseason Italian eggplant producing very slim purple fruit 8 to 10 inches long with a slight curve.

Key facts

Days to maturity
75 days
Listed for
United States

Overview

Gitana is a midseason Italian eggplant producing very slim purple fruit 8 to 10 inches long with a slight curve. Harvest while the skin is glossy and pick often to keep the slender fruit coming.

Gitana traits

  • Very slim, slightly curved purple fruit 8 to 10 in
  • Midseason Italian variety

Good for

  • Grilling
  • Stir-fries

Compare with other eggplant varieties

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VarietyDays to maturityGrowth habitType
Gitana this page75 days——
Cloud Nine75–80 days——
Fairy Tale F175 daysCompact—
Italian Pink Bicolor75 days——
Japanese Pickling75–85 days——
Louisiana Green Oval75 days——
Night Shadow75 days——

Gitana FAQ

What kind of eggplant is Gitana?

Gitana is a midseason Italian eggplant producing very slim purple fruit 8 to 10 inches long with a slight curve. Harvest while the skin is glossy and pick often to keep the slender fruit coming.

How many days to maturity is Gitana?

Gitana is listed at 75 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other eggplant varieties, so check them in the eggplant growing guide.

How does Gitana compare with other eggplant varieties?

Gitana: 75 days. Similar eggplant varieties include Cloud Nine (75–80 days), Fairy Tale F1 (75 days), Italian Pink Bicolor (75 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.

What is Gitana good for?

Gitana is grown for grilling, stir-fries.

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 Gitana

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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