Eggplant 'Orient Express'
Orient Hybrid Asian Eggplant
- Hybrid Asian eggplant
- 70 days to maturity
- Heavy producer
- Perfect for growing on a deck or in a garden
- Slender, tender fruit with many uses
- One of the earliest eggplants to harvest
- Very versatile for cooking
- Included in Recipe(s):
- Category: Edibles
- Hardiness Zone: 8-10
- Height: 24-30 in
- Spread: 24-30 in
- Bloom Color: Yellow Shades
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
Outstanding dependability and an abundant harvest starting early in the season are the calling cards of this easy to grow selection that is perfect for the northeastern U.S. gardens. Long, narrow and deep purple with lovely purple calyx, this fruit is as good looking as it is tasty in so many ways.
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Supports Bees |
Programs
| • | Goodness Grows Edibles |
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Eggplant 'Orient Express'
Plant in full sun in moist, well-drained soil. Fertilize at planting and repeat twice a month.