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Tiger Eggplant: Days to Maturity & Growing Tips

Tiger is an early Thai hybrid producing small round fruit of about 2 ounces with variegated green and white skin and a green calyx.

Key facts

Days to maturity
60 days
Listed for
United States

Overview

Tiger is an early Thai hybrid producing small round fruit of about 2 ounces with variegated green and white skin and a green calyx. Harvest around 60 days. The striped, golf-ball-sized fruit is the classic Thai curry eggplant.

Tiger traits

  • Small round 2-ounce fruit with green and white variegation
  • Green calyx on the fruit
  • Early Thai hybrid, about 60 days

Good for

  • Thai curries
  • Raw with dipping sauces

Compare with other eggplant varieties

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VarietyDays to maturityGrowth habitType
Tiger this page60 days——
Bharata Star60 days——
Black Bell60–68 days——
Dewako One Bite60 days——
Kamo60 days——
Kermit60 daysCompact—
Kurume60 days——

Tiger FAQ

What kind of eggplant is Tiger?

Tiger is an early Thai hybrid producing small round fruit of about 2 ounces with variegated green and white skin and a green calyx. Harvest around 60 days.

How many days to maturity is Tiger?

Tiger 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 Tiger compare with other eggplant varieties?

Tiger: 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 Tiger good for?

Tiger is grown for thai curries, raw with dipping sauces.

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.

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.

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