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- Days to maturity
- 55 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
No. 226 is an early hybrid on short plants, bearing round, glossy, smooth dark purple fruit about 3 inches across. Around 55 days to harvest makes it one of the quicker eggplants. The compact size fits pots and small beds.
No. 226 traits
- Round, glossy dark purple fruit about 3 inches
- Short plant habit
- Early hybrid, about 55 days
Good for
- Containers and small beds
- Whole-fruit roasting
Compare with other eggplant varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| No. 226 this page | 55 days | — | — |
| Baby Bell | 55 days | — | — |
| Gretel F1 | 55 days | Upright | — |
| Hansel F1 | 55 days | Compact, upright | — |
| Icicle F1 | 55 days | Spreading | — |
| Millionaire | 55–65 days | Upright | — |
| Twinkle | 55–65 days | — | — |
No. 226 FAQ
What kind of eggplant is No. 226?
No. 226 is an early hybrid on short plants, bearing round, glossy, smooth dark purple fruit about 3 inches across.
How many days to maturity is No. 226?
No. 226 is listed at 55 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other eggplant varieties, so check them in the eggplant growing guide.
How does No. 226 compare with other eggplant varieties?
No. 226: 55 days. Similar eggplant varieties include Baby Bell (55 days), Gretel F1 (55 days), Hansel F1 (55 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is No. 226 good for?
No. 226 is grown for containers and small beds, whole-fruit 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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