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Overview
Red China, also known as Scarlet Chinese, is an ornamental heirloom. The plants grow upright and carry small orange fruit, flattened in shape, that ripen to red; the fruit is edible but bitter, so most gardeners grow it for show. It looks much like a tiny Jack-Be-Little pumpkin and is a natural for fall arrangements and wreaths. Treat it like any eggplant in the garden, with warmth and full sun, and cut stems with fruit attached for decorating once the color turns.
Red China traits
- Small flattened orange fruit ripening to red
- Edible but bitter
- Upright plant
- Resembles Jack-Be-Little pumpkin
- Heirloom ornamental, also known as Scarlet Chinese
Good for
- Fall arrangements
- Ornamental planting
Compare with other eggplant varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red China this page | — | — | — |
| Amadeo | About 65 days | — | — |
| Apple Green | 70 days | Compact | — |
| Asian Trio | 78 days | — | — |
| Baby Bell | 55 days | — | — |
| Baluroi | 59 days | — | — |
| Bambino | 45 days | Dwarf | — |
Red China FAQ
What kind of eggplant is Red China?
Red China, also known as Scarlet Chinese, is an ornamental heirloom. The plants grow upright and carry small orange fruit, flattened in shape, that ripen to red; the fruit is edible but bitter, so most gardeners grow it for show.
How does Red China compare with other eggplant varieties?
Similar eggplant varieties include Amadeo (About 65 days), Apple Green (70 days), Asian Trio (78 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Red China good for?
Red China is grown for fall arrangements, ornamental planting.
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.
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- 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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