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- Days to maturity
- 55–65 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Twinkle is an early hybrid eggplant with spineless plants, which makes harvesting more pleasant. The small purple fruit carries white streaking and is at its best when picked at two to three inches, so check plants often and harvest young for tender fruit.
Twinkle traits
- Early hybrid
- Spineless plants for easy picking
- Small purple fruit with white streaks
- Best harvested at 2 to 3 inches
Good for
- Whole-fruit grilling
- Container growing
Compare with other eggplant varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twinkle this page | 55–65 days | — | — |
| Baby Bell | 55 days | — | — |
| Gretel F1 | 55 days | Upright | — |
| Hansel F1 | 55 days | Compact, upright | — |
| Icicle F1 | 55 days | Spreading | — |
| Millionaire | 55–65 days | Upright | — |
| No. 226 | 55 days | — | — |
Twinkle FAQ
What kind of eggplant is Twinkle?
Twinkle is an early hybrid eggplant with spineless plants, which makes harvesting more pleasant. The small purple fruit carries white streaking and is at its best when picked at two to three inches, so check plants often and harvest young for tender fruit.
How many days to maturity is Twinkle?
Twinkle is listed at 55–65 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other eggplant varieties, so check them in the eggplant growing guide.
How does Twinkle compare with other eggplant varieties?
Twinkle: 55–65 days. Similar eggplant varieties include Baby Bell (55 days), Gretel F1 (55 days), Hansel F1 (55 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Twinkle good for?
Twinkle is grown for whole-fruit grilling, container growing.
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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