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Overview
Rhapsody stands out among eggplants because it is parthenocarpic, meaning fruit can set without pollination, which is rare and helps in cool or sheltered conditions. The vigorous plant produces oblong black fruit around 4 by 8 inches. Worth trying under cover or where bees are scarce.
Rhapsody traits
- Oblong black fruit roughly 4 x 8 inches
- Vigorous plant habit
- Parthenocarpic fruit set, an uncommon trait in eggplant
Good for
- Greenhouse or tunnel growing
- Slicing and roasting
Compare with other eggplant varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhapsody this page | — | — | — |
| Amadeo | About 65 days | — | — |
| Apple Green | 70 days | Compact | — |
| Asian Trio | 78 days | — | — |
| Baby Bell | 55 days | — | — |
| Baluroi | 59 days | — | — |
| Bambino | 45 days | Dwarf | — |
Rhapsody FAQ
What kind of eggplant is Rhapsody?
Rhapsody stands out among eggplants because it is parthenocarpic, meaning fruit can set without pollination, which is rare and helps in cool or sheltered conditions. The vigorous plant produces oblong black fruit around 4 by 8 inches.
How does Rhapsody compare with other eggplant varieties?
Similar eggplant varieties include Amadeo (About 65 days), Apple Green (70 days), Asian Trio (78 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Rhapsody good for?
Rhapsody is grown for greenhouse or tunnel growing, slicing and roasting.
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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