Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 75 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
TaTong is a mid-season eggplant whose fruit has the familiar teardrop eggplant outline but a pale green skin. It suits gardeners who want something a little different from purple types while keeping the same easy handling in the kitchen. Grow in full sun with warm soil.
TaTong traits
- Pale green skin
- Classic teardrop eggplant shape
- Mid-season maturity
Good for
- Stir-frying
- Fresh cooking
Compare with other eggplant varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| TaTong this page | 75 days | — | — |
| Cloud Nine | 75–80 days | — | — |
| Fairy Tale F1 | 75 days | Compact | — |
| Gitana | 75 days | — | — |
| Italian Pink Bicolor | 75 days | — | — |
| Japanese Pickling | 75–85 days | — | — |
| Louisiana Green Oval | 75 days | — | — |
TaTong FAQ
What kind of eggplant is TaTong?
TaTong is a mid-season eggplant whose fruit has the familiar teardrop eggplant outline but a pale green skin. It suits gardeners who want something a little different from purple types while keeping the same easy handling in the kitchen.
How many days to maturity is TaTong?
TaTong is listed at 75 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other eggplant varieties, so check them in the eggplant growing guide.
How does TaTong compare with other eggplant varieties?
TaTong: 75 days. Similar eggplant varieties include Cloud Nine (75–80 days), Fairy Tale F1 (75 days), Gitana (75 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is TaTong good for?
TaTong is grown for stir-frying, fresh cooking.
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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