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- Days to maturity
- 77 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Fond May (Solanum melongena) is a midseason long oriental eggplant with thin, glossy purple fruit averaging 10 inches and about 6 ounces, with white flesh. It is a disease-resistant variety and it stands up to bacterial wilt, valuable in warm, wet soils where wilt is a problem. Expect maturity around 77 days. Start indoors, transplant into warm soil in full sun, stake the plants and pick while glossy.
Fond May traits
- Thin, glossy purple fruit averaging 10 in and 6 oz
- White interior flesh
- Resistant to bacterial wilt
- Roughly 77 days from transplant
- Midseason long oriental type
Good for
- Stir-fries
- Grilling
Compare with other eggplant varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fond May this page | 77 days | — | — |
| Jade Sweet | 77 days | — | — |
| Asian Trio | 78 days | — | — |
| Classic | 76 days | Upright | — |
| Florida High Bush | 76–80 days | Upright | — |
| New York Spineless Improved | 78 days | — | — |
| Cloud Nine | 75–80 days | — | — |
Fond May FAQ
What kind of eggplant is Fond May?
Fond May (Solanum melongena) is a midseason long oriental eggplant with thin, glossy purple fruit averaging 10 inches and about 6 ounces, with white flesh. It is a disease-resistant variety and it stands up to bacterial wilt, valuable in warm, wet soils where wilt is a problem.
How many days to maturity is Fond May?
Fond May is listed at 77 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other eggplant varieties, so check them in the eggplant growing guide.
How does Fond May compare with other eggplant varieties?
Fond May: 77 days. Similar eggplant varieties include Jade Sweet (77 days), Asian Trio (78 days), Classic (76 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Fond May good for?
Fond May is grown for stir-fries, grilling.
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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