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- Days to maturity
- 90–100 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Goyo Kumba comes from Africa and bears bright red, slightly flattened fruit 2 to 3 inches across on sturdy plants. It is a midseason type, ready around 90 days. Beyond the kitchen it makes an outstanding ornamental, with the red fruit glowing against the foliage late in the season. Grow it for African dishes or simply for its looks in a border.
Goyo Kumba traits
- Bright red, slightly flattened fruit 2 to 3 inches
- Sturdy plant
- Highly ornamental
- Midseason African variety, about 90 days
Good for
- African cooking
- Ornamental planting
- Fall arrangements
Compare with other eggplant varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goyo Kumba this page | 90–100 days | — | — |
| Lao Purple Stripe | 90 days | — | — |
| N Drowa | 90 days | — | — |
| Purple Pickling | 90 days | — | — |
| Sweet African Orange | 90 days | — | — |
| Rosa Bianca | 88 days | — | — |
| Florida Market | 85 days | — | — |
Goyo Kumba FAQ
What kind of eggplant is Goyo Kumba?
Goyo Kumba comes from Africa and bears bright red, slightly flattened fruit 2 to 3 inches across on sturdy plants. It is a midseason type, ready around 90 days.
How many days to maturity is Goyo Kumba?
Goyo Kumba is listed at 90–100 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other eggplant varieties, so check them in the eggplant growing guide.
How does Goyo Kumba compare with other eggplant varieties?
Goyo Kumba: 90–100 days. Similar eggplant varieties include Lao Purple Stripe (90 days), N Drowa (90 days), Purple Pickling (90 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Goyo Kumba good for?
Goyo Kumba is grown for african cooking, ornamental planting, fall arrangements.
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
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- 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
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Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
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