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- Days to maturity
- 60–65 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Little Purple Tiger bears small purple fruit around 3 inches long with white flesh, on plants that run 30 to 45 inches tall. As an early hybrid it comes in around 60 days. The small size suits whole-fruit cooking such as curries and pickling.
Little Purple Tiger traits
- 3-inch purple fruit with white flesh
- Plants 30 to 45 inches tall
- Early hybrid, about 60 days
Good for
- Curries and whole-fruit dishes
- Pickling
Compare with other eggplant varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Purple Tiger this page | 60–65 days | — | — |
| Bharata Star | 60 days | — | — |
| Black Bell | 60–68 days | — | — |
| Dewako One Bite | 60 days | — | — |
| Kamo | 60 days | — | — |
| Kermit | 60 days | Compact | — |
| Kurume | 60 days | — | — |
Little Purple Tiger FAQ
What kind of eggplant is Little Purple Tiger?
Little Purple Tiger bears small purple fruit around 3 inches long with white flesh, on plants that run 30 to 45 inches tall. As an early hybrid it comes in around 60 days.
How many days to maturity is Little Purple Tiger?
Little Purple Tiger is listed at 60–65 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other eggplant varieties, so check them in the eggplant growing guide.
How does Little Purple Tiger compare with other eggplant varieties?
Little Purple Tiger: 60–65 days. Similar eggplant varieties include Bharata Star (60 days), Black Bell (60–68 days), Dewako One Bite (60 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Little Purple Tiger good for?
Little Purple Tiger is grown for curries and whole-fruit dishes, pickling.
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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