Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 65–70 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Violetta Lunga Precoce is an Italian heirloom with deep purple fruit shaped like an elongated teardrop, about 8 inches long. Harvest comes around 65 days. Fine for grilling in long slices and for saving seed.
Violetta Lunga Precoce traits
- Elongated teardrop fruit about 8 inches
- Deep purple skin
- Italian heirloom, about 65 days
Good for
- Grilling in slices
- Seed saving
Compare with other eggplant varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violetta Lunga Precoce this page | 65–70 days | — | — |
| Amadeo | About 65 days | — | — |
| Bianca di Imola | 65–75 days | — | — |
| Black Shine | 65–70 days | — | — |
| Chinese White Sword | 65 days | — | — |
| Clara | 65 days | — | — |
| Dancer | 65 days | — | — |
Violetta Lunga Precoce FAQ
What kind of eggplant is Violetta Lunga Precoce?
Violetta Lunga Precoce is an Italian heirloom with deep purple fruit shaped like an elongated teardrop, about 8 inches long. Harvest comes around 65 days.
How many days to maturity is Violetta Lunga Precoce?
Violetta Lunga Precoce is listed at 65–70 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other eggplant varieties, so check them in the eggplant growing guide.
How does Violetta Lunga Precoce compare with other eggplant varieties?
Violetta Lunga Precoce: 65–70 days. Similar eggplant varieties include Amadeo (About 65 days), Bianca di Imola (65–75 days), Black Shine (65–70 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Violetta Lunga Precoce good for?
Violetta Lunga Precoce is grown for grilling in slices, seed saving.
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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