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- Days to maturity
- 60 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Megal is an early Italian hybrid with tapered purple-black fruit 7 to 9 inches long and about 3 inches across, finished with a green calyx. It carries resistance to tomato mosaic virus. Harvest begins near 60 days from transplant, and the tapered shape slices neatly for grilling.
Megal traits
- Tapered purple-black fruit, 7 to 9 x 3 inches
- Green calyx on the fruit
- Resistant to tomato mosaic virus
- Early Italian hybrid, about 60 days
Good for
- Grilling and slicing
- Italian-style baked dishes
Compare with other eggplant varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Megal this page | 60 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 | — | — |
Megal FAQ
What kind of eggplant is Megal?
Megal is an early Italian hybrid with tapered purple-black fruit 7 to 9 inches long and about 3 inches across, finished with a green calyx. It carries resistance to tomato mosaic virus.
How many days to maturity is Megal?
Megal is listed at 60 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other eggplant varieties, so check them in the eggplant growing guide.
How does Megal compare with other eggplant varieties?
Megal: 60 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 Megal good for?
Megal is grown for grilling and slicing, italian-style baked dishes.
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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