AAS Winners
Eggplant 'Gretel' F1
Eggplant 'Gretel' F1
Eggplant 'Gretel' F1
2009 AAS Vegetable Award Winner
Petite fruit, petite plant, perfect for containers. ‘Gretel’ has clusters of pure white, elongated teardrop shaped fruit that can be harvested in 55 days from transplanting. It is the earliest white eggplant and offers gardeners a high yield of 3- to -4 inch fruit with tender skin, few seeds and the sweetest flavor. Mature plants are about 36 to 52 inches tall and spread 2- to -3 feet. ‘Gretel’ is easy to grow in containers or garden soil. Plants prefer warm growing conditions. For maximum fruit set, harvest the clusters of eggplant regularly. There are many creative ways to slice, marinate, grill or sauté the beautifully shaped eggplant.
| AAS Winner Primary Details | |
|---|---|
| Award: | AAS Vegetable Award Winner |
| Class: | Eggplant |
| Variety Name: | 'Gretel' F1 |
| Genus: | Solanum |
| Species: | melongena |
| Year: | 2009 |
| Common Name: | Eggplant, Aubergine |
| Type: | Vegetables |
| Breeder: | Seminis Vegetable Seed |
| Close Market Comparison: | Little Fingers,' 'Fairy Tale,' and 'Snowy' |
| Plant Needs | |
|---|---|
| Duration Type: | Annual |
| Water Needs: | Normal |
| Season Type: | Warm Season |
| Staking Required: | NO |
| Plant Characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Foliage Color: | Green |
| Plant Height: | Tall: Over 24" |
| Garden Spacing: | 2 feet |
| Days To Harvest (Transplant): | 55 days |
| Fruit Color (Harvest): | white |
| Fruit Shape: | elongated-teardrop |
| Fruit Size: | 3 to 4 inches long |
| Fruit Flavor Description: | tender and non-bitter |
| Plant Spread: | 24 to 36 inches |
How to Grow
This variety can be grown like all other bush bean varieties. For mor information please visit: http://www.gardening.cornell.edu/homegardening/scenef57c.html
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