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- Days to maturity
- 80 days
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- United States
Overview
Thai Long Green, also called Green Elephant Tusk, is a Southeast Asian heirloom with slender fruit 10 to 12 inches long in a light lime green. Plants reach 2 to 3 feet and bear from around 80 days. The long, thin fruit cooks quickly in stir-fries and curries, and the pale green color stands out from common purple types. Give it warmth and a stake to keep the long fruit off the ground.
Thai Long Green (heirloom) traits
- Slender light lime-green fruit 10 to 12 inches long
- Plants 2 to 3 ft tall
- Also known as Green Elephant Tusk
- Southeast Asian heirloom, about 80 days
Good for
- Stir-fries and curries
- Grilling in lengthwise slices
Compare with other eggplant varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thai Long Green (heirloom) this page | 80 days | — | — |
| Barbarella | 80–100 days | — | — |
| Ghostbuster | 80 days | Semi-spreading | — |
| Highbush Select | 80 days | — | — |
| Imperial Black Beauty | 80 days | — | — |
| Italian Trio | 80 days | — | — |
| Listada di Gandia | 80–90 days | — | — |
Thai Long Green (heirloom) FAQ
What kind of eggplant is Thai Long Green (heirloom)?
Thai Long Green, also called Green Elephant Tusk, is a Southeast Asian heirloom with slender fruit 10 to 12 inches long in a light lime green. Plants reach 2 to 3 feet and bear from around 80 days.
How many days to maturity is Thai Long Green (heirloom)?
Thai Long Green (heirloom) is listed at 80 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other eggplant varieties, so check them in the eggplant growing guide.
How does Thai Long Green (heirloom) compare with other eggplant varieties?
Thai Long Green (heirloom): 80 days. Similar eggplant varieties include Barbarella (80–100 days), Ghostbuster (80 days), Highbush Select (80 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Thai Long Green (heirloom) good for?
Thai Long Green (heirloom) is grown for stir-fries and curries, grilling in lengthwise slices.
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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