Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 62 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Green Giant Early is an early Asian-type eggplant with light green, bell-shaped fruit 5 to 6 inches long and 3 to 4 inches wide, topped by a green calyx. Ready around 62 days. The pale green skin and chunky shape suit stir-fries and braised dishes.
Green Giant Early traits
- Light green, bell-shaped fruit 5 to 6 x 3 to 4 inches
- Green calyx on the fruit
- Early Asian type, about 62 days
Good for
- Stir-fries and braising
- Slicing
Compare with other eggplant varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Giant Early this page | 62 days | — | — |
| Beatrice | 62 days | — | — |
| Blue Marble | 62 days | — | — |
| Crescent Moon | 62 days | — | — |
| Opal | 62 days | — | — |
| Purple Blush | 62 days | — | — |
| Blacknite | 61 days | — | — |
Green Giant Early FAQ
What kind of eggplant is Green Giant Early?
Green Giant Early is an early Asian-type eggplant with light green, bell-shaped fruit 5 to 6 inches long and 3 to 4 inches wide, topped by a green calyx. Ready around 62 days.
How many days to maturity is Green Giant Early?
Green Giant Early is listed at 62 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other eggplant varieties, so check them in the eggplant growing guide.
How does Green Giant Early compare with other eggplant varieties?
Green Giant Early: 62 days. Similar eggplant varieties include Beatrice (62 days), Blue Marble (62 days), Crescent Moon (62 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Green Giant Early good for?
Green Giant Early is grown for stir-fries and braising, 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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