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- Days to maturity
- 90 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Sweet African Orange is a mid-season eggplant of African origin, with plants around two and a half feet tall. The fruit starts out white and plump, oval to round in shape, and ripens to a glossy orange-red that makes it as decorative as it is edible. Full sun and warm weather suit it best.
Sweet African Orange traits
- Plants about 2.5 feet tall
- Plump oval or round fruit
- Fruit changes from white to shiny orange-red as it matures
- Mid-season African type
Good for
- Ornamental edible
- Fresh cooking
Compare with other eggplant varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet African Orange this page | 90 days | — | — |
| Goyo Kumba | 90–100 days | — | — |
| Lao Purple Stripe | 90 days | — | — |
| N Drowa | 90 days | — | — |
| Purple Pickling | 90 days | — | — |
| Rosa Bianca | 88 days | — | — |
| Florida Market | 85 days | — | — |
Sweet African Orange FAQ
What kind of eggplant is Sweet African Orange?
Sweet African Orange is a mid-season eggplant of African origin, with plants around two and a half feet tall. The fruit starts out white and plump, oval to round in shape, and ripens to a glossy orange-red that makes it as decorative as it is edible.
How many days to maturity is Sweet African Orange?
Sweet African Orange is listed at 90 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other eggplant varieties, so check them in the eggplant growing guide.
How does Sweet African Orange compare with other eggplant varieties?
Sweet African Orange: 90 days. Similar eggplant varieties include Goyo Kumba (90–100 days), Lao Purple Stripe (90 days), N Drowa (90 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Sweet African Orange good for?
Sweet African Orange is grown for ornamental edible, 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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