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- Days to maturity
- 64 days
- Growth habit
- Upright
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Epic is an early-season hybrid on upright 36-inch plants, bearing oval to teardrop dark purple fruit about 8.25 by 4 inches with a green calyx. It resists tomato mosaic virus and is recommended by extension programs in the South for conditions in Florida and Texas, so it is a solid pick for hot, humid gardens. Start seed indoors 8 to 10 weeks before transplanting into rich, free-draining ground in full sun once nights stay above 60F. Harvest while glossy and slightly yielding, keep picking to encourage new flowers, and water consistently, since drought stress gives tougher skin and more bitterness.
Epic traits
- Oval to teardrop dark purple fruit about 8.25 x 4 in with green calyx
- Upright plants about 36 in
- Resistant to tomato mosaic virus
- Recommended for Florida and Texas conditions
- Early-season, high-yielding hybrid
Good for
- Grilling and roasting
- Eggplant parmesan
- Fresh slicing
Compare with other eggplant varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Epic this page | 64 days | Upright | — |
| Black Beauty | 70–80 days | Upright | — |
| Gretel F1 | 55 days | Upright | — |
| Millionaire | 55–65 days | Upright | — |
| Classic | 76 days | Upright | — |
| Florida High Bush | 76–80 days | Upright | — |
Epic FAQ
What kind of eggplant is Epic?
Epic is an early-season hybrid on upright 36-inch plants, bearing oval to teardrop dark purple fruit about 8.25 by 4 inches with a green calyx. It resists tomato mosaic virus and is recommended by extension programs in the South for conditions in Florida and Texas, so it is a solid pick for hot, humid gardens.
How many days to maturity is Epic?
Epic is listed at 64 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other eggplant varieties, so check them in the eggplant growing guide.
How does Epic compare with other eggplant varieties?
Epic: 64 days, upright. Similar eggplant varieties include Black Beauty (70–80 days), Gretel F1 (55 days), Millionaire (55–65 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Epic good for?
Epic is grown for grilling and roasting, eggplant parmesan, fresh slicing.
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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