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Chu-Chu Eggplant: Days to Maturity & Growing Tips

Chu-Chu is an early hybrid Indian baby eggplant with bite-sized, reddish-purple fruit of about an ounce.

Key facts

Days to maturity
40 days
Listed for
United States

Overview

Chu-Chu is an early hybrid Indian baby eggplant with bite-sized, reddish-purple fruit of about an ounce. Pick often while the little fruit is glossy; it is made for curries and stuffing whole.

Chu-Chu traits

  • Bite-sized reddish-purple fruit about 1 oz
  • Early Indian baby eggplant hybrid

Good for

  • Curries
  • Stuffing whole

Compare with other eggplant varieties

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VarietyDays to maturityGrowth habitType
Chu-Chu this page40 days——
Bambino45 daysDwarf—
Patio Baby F145 daysCompact—
Patio Baby F1 Eggplant45–85 daysCompact—
Intore50–60 days——
Swallow51 days——
Baby Bell55 days——

Chu-Chu FAQ

What kind of eggplant is Chu-Chu?

Chu-Chu is an early hybrid Indian baby eggplant with bite-sized, reddish-purple fruit of about an ounce. Pick often while the little fruit is glossy; it is made for curries and stuffing whole.

How many days to maturity is Chu-Chu?

Chu-Chu is listed at 40 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other eggplant varieties, so check them in the eggplant growing guide.

How does Chu-Chu compare with other eggplant varieties?

Chu-Chu: 40 days. Similar eggplant varieties include Bambino (45 days), Patio Baby F1 (45 days), Patio Baby F1 Eggplant (45–85 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.

What is Chu-Chu good for?

Chu-Chu is grown for curries, stuffing whole.

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.

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