1 plant per 3.5” pot. Eggplant are cold sensitive. Always be prepared with frost protection!
When growing them outdoors in Central Oregon, we recommend always growing them under the shelter of a mini hoophouse with plastic that you can lift up during the day for ventilation and close in the evening to retain heat. Alternatively, you can grow them in walls of water and use row cover as needed.
Annina: Estimated days to maturity in Central Oregon: 89 - 94 days. Lovely 5-7” striped fruit on upright, spineless plants. Glossy, teardrop shaped fruits are uniform and gorgeous with bright green calyxes. An excellent producer both in the field and in the greenhouse, offering great versatility in production.
Diamond: Open pollinated.Estimated days to maturity in Central Oregon: 84 days. Slender, attractive dark purple fruit hang in clusters for easy picking. 6-8” fruit has mild flavor with no bitterness and a fine, creamy texture. Great choice for eggplants in a short season.
Gaudi: Estimated days to maturity in Central Oregon: 79 days. Cookie-cutter uniformity. 6-8” glossy fruits with attractive teardrop shape. Spineless, widely adapted, and stress tolerant. Green calyx.
Orient Express: Estimated days to maturity in Central Oregon: 72 days. The most dependable Asian eggplant. Slender, glossy fruits 8–10" long by 1 1/2–2 1/2" diameter. Ready up to 2 weeks before other early varieties. Sets fruit in cool weather and under heat stress. Tender, delicately flavored, and quick-cooking. Purple calyx.
Patio Baby: Estimated days to maturity in Central Oregon: 64 days. The best container variety. Bright purple flowers add beauty to this compact edible ornamental. Well-suited for balconies, patios, and gardens. The thin-skinned 2–3" long fruits are tender and perfect for grilling or roasting. Continuous set of spineless fruits make harvest pain-free and child-friendly. Space-saving 18–24" plants. AAS Regional (Northeast) Winner.
Turkish Delight: Parthenocarpic. Estimated days to maturity in Central Oregon: 74 days. A wonder in the kitchen. Elongated shape and minimal seeds for quick cooking and rich flavor. Highly uniform, straight fruit with rich flavor. Suitable for both open-field and greehouse production. Popular in Turkey and the Middle East. Spineless. Avg. 8–10" long.
1 plant per 3.5” pot. Eggplant are cold sensitive. Always be prepared with frost protection!
When growing them outdoors in Central Oregon, we recommend always growing them under the shelter of a mini hoophouse with plastic that you can lift up during the day for ventilation and close in the evening to retain heat. Alternatively, you can grow them in walls of water and use row cover as needed.
Annina: Estimated days to maturity in Central Oregon: 89 - 94 days. Lovely 5-7” striped fruit on upright, spineless plants. Glossy, teardrop shaped fruits are uniform and gorgeous with bright green calyxes. An excellent producer both in the field and in the greenhouse, offering great versatility in production.
Diamond: Open pollinated.Estimated days to maturity in Central Oregon: 84 days. Slender, attractive dark purple fruit hang in clusters for easy picking. 6-8” fruit has mild flavor with no bitterness and a fine, creamy texture. Great choice for eggplants in a short season.
Gaudi: Estimated days to maturity in Central Oregon: 79 days. Cookie-cutter uniformity. 6-8” glossy fruits with attractive teardrop shape. Spineless, widely adapted, and stress tolerant. Green calyx.
Orient Express: Estimated days to maturity in Central Oregon: 72 days. The most dependable Asian eggplant. Slender, glossy fruits 8–10" long by 1 1/2–2 1/2" diameter. Ready up to 2 weeks before other early varieties. Sets fruit in cool weather and under heat stress. Tender, delicately flavored, and quick-cooking. Purple calyx.
Patio Baby: Estimated days to maturity in Central Oregon: 64 days. The best container variety. Bright purple flowers add beauty to this compact edible ornamental. Well-suited for balconies, patios, and gardens. The thin-skinned 2–3" long fruits are tender and perfect for grilling or roasting. Continuous set of spineless fruits make harvest pain-free and child-friendly. Space-saving 18–24" plants. AAS Regional (Northeast) Winner.
Turkish Delight: Parthenocarpic. Estimated days to maturity in Central Oregon: 74 days. A wonder in the kitchen. Elongated shape and minimal seeds for quick cooking and rich flavor. Highly uniform, straight fruit with rich flavor. Suitable for both open-field and greehouse production. Popular in Turkey and the Middle East. Spineless. Avg. 8–10" long.
