Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 78 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
New York Spineless Improved is a mid-season purple eggplant on plants that grow noticeably big, so allow generous spacing. The fruit is large as well, which makes it a good choice for gardeners who want classic purple eggplants for slicing and want plenty of size per fruit.
New York Spineless Improved traits
- Large plants that need room to spread
- Big purple fruit
- Mid-season maturity
Good for
- Slicing
- Baking and grilling
Compare with other eggplant varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York Spineless Improved this page | 78 days | — | — |
| Asian Trio | 78 days | — | — |
| Fond May | 77 days | — | — |
| Jade Sweet | 77 days | — | — |
| Barbarella | 80–100 days | — | — |
| Classic | 76 days | Upright | — |
| Florida High Bush | 76–80 days | Upright | — |
New York Spineless Improved FAQ
What kind of eggplant is New York Spineless Improved?
New York Spineless Improved is a mid-season purple eggplant on plants that grow noticeably big, so allow generous spacing. The fruit is large as well, which makes it a good choice for gardeners who want classic purple eggplants for slicing and want plenty of size per fruit.
How many days to maturity is New York Spineless Improved?
New York Spineless Improved is listed at 78 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other eggplant varieties, so check them in the eggplant growing guide.
How does New York Spineless Improved compare with other eggplant varieties?
New York Spineless Improved: 78 days. Similar eggplant varieties include Asian Trio (78 days), Fond May (77 days), Jade Sweet (77 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is New York Spineless Improved good for?
New York Spineless Improved is grown for slicing, baking and grilling.
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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