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- Days to maturity
- 60 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Kurume, also called Kurume Long, is a Japanese eggplant with glossy black fruit 8 to 9 inches long and about 2 inches wide, topped by a purple calyx. Harvest around 60 days. The slender fruit is right for grilling, miso glazing and stir-fries.
Kurume traits
- Glossy black fruit 8 to 9 x 2 inches
- Purple calyx
- Japanese variety, about 60 days
- Also known as Kurume Long
Good for
- Grilling and miso glazing
- Stir-fries
Compare with other eggplant varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kurume this page | 60 days | — | — |
| Bharata Star | 60 days | — | — |
| Black Bell | 60–68 days | — | — |
| Dewako One Bite | 60 days | — | — |
| Kamo | 60 days | — | — |
| Kermit | 60 days | Compact | — |
| Little Purple Tiger | 60–65 days | — | — |
Kurume FAQ
What kind of eggplant is Kurume?
Kurume, also called Kurume Long, is a Japanese eggplant with glossy black fruit 8 to 9 inches long and about 2 inches wide, topped by a purple calyx. Harvest around 60 days.
How many days to maturity is Kurume?
Kurume is listed at 60 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other eggplant varieties, so check them in the eggplant growing guide.
How does Kurume compare with other eggplant varieties?
Kurume: 60 days. Similar eggplant varieties include Bharata Star (60 days), Black Bell (60–68 days), Dewako One Bite (60 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Kurume good for?
Kurume is grown for grilling and miso glazing, stir-fries.
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)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.