Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 60 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Bharata Star is an Indian hybrid whose medium-sized, oval-round fruit weighs about half a pound and has dark black skin with a green calyx. Harvest around 60 days. The medium fruit fits Indian curries and stuffed dishes.
Bharata Star traits
- Medium oval-round fruit about 1/2 lb
- Dark black skin with green calyx
- Indian hybrid, about 60 days
Good for
- Indian curries
- Stuffed eggplant dishes
Compare with other eggplant varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bharata Star this page | 60 days | — | — |
| Black Bell | 60–68 days | — | — |
| Dewako One Bite | 60 days | — | — |
| Kamo | 60 days | — | — |
| Kermit | 60 days | Compact | — |
| Kurume | 60 days | — | — |
| Little Purple Tiger | 60–65 days | — | — |
Bharata Star FAQ
What kind of eggplant is Bharata Star?
Bharata Star is an Indian hybrid whose medium-sized, oval-round fruit weighs about half a pound and has dark black skin with a green calyx. Harvest around 60 days.
How many days to maturity is Bharata Star?
Bharata Star 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 Bharata Star compare with other eggplant varieties?
Bharata Star: 60 days. Similar eggplant varieties include Black Bell (60–68 days), Dewako One Bite (60 days), Kamo (60 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Bharata Star good for?
Bharata Star is grown for indian curries, stuffed eggplant dishes.
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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