2009 AAS Edible - Vegetable Winner
Eggplant Gretel F1
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 3-4 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.
Plant Description
Genus:
Solanum
Species:
melongena
Common Name:
Eggplant, aubergine
Plant Habit:
Upright
Plant Height:
4 feet
Plant Spread:
2-3 feet
Fruit Color (Harvest):
White
Fruit Shape:
Elongated teardrop
Fruit Weight:
1-2 ounces
Fruit Size:
3-4 inches
Fruit Flavor Description:
Tender and non-bitter
Foliage Color:
Green
Breeder:
Seminis Vegetable Seed
Close Market Comparison:
: Little Fingers, Fairy Tale, Snowy
Planting & Care
Garden Spacing:
2 feet
Days To Harvest (Sowing Seed):
120
Days To Harvest (Transplant):
55
Duration Type:
Annual
Light Needs:
Full sun
Water Needs:
Normal
Season Type:
Warm season
Staking Required:
No
Container:
Yes
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