100 Seeds White Eggplant Solanum melongena Heirloom Vegetable Garden
White Eggplant is an heirloom variety prized for its smooth, ivory-white skin and mild, creamy flesh with fewer seeds than purple types. The plants produce sturdy, bushy growth and yield glossy white fruits that stand out in the garden and kitchen alike, offering a gentle flavor that works in a wide range of dishes.
This variety is excellent for roasting, grilling, frying, and layering into casseroles, where its tender flesh absorbs seasonings beautifully. Fruits are typically harvested while still glossy and firm for the best texture. Grow it as a warm-season annual in containers or garden beds, and pair it with other vegetables for a striking, productive summer planting.
Species: Solanum melongena
Variety: White Eggplant
Type: Heirloom annual vegetable
Plant_Habit: Bushy, upright
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained, fertile loam
Days_to_Harvest: 65-80
Zones: 4-11 (grown as annual)
Germination: 7-14 days at 75-85F
Sowing: Start indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost; transplant after soil warms
Spacing: 18-24 inches apart
Notes: Harvest when skin is glossy and firm