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Millionaire
EggplantSolanum melongena 'Millionaire'
- Full sun
- Zones 9–12
- 65 days to maturity
- Vegetables
- 18" spacing
- High water
- pH 6–7
Overview
A premium Japanese hybrid that produces exceptionally long, slender fruits with glossy dark purple skin and absolutely no bitterness. Millionaire is prized by chefs for its tender texture, sweet flavor, and beautiful presentation, living up to its luxurious name. This variety consistently produces picture-perfect eggplants that command top prices at farmers markets.
Planting
Start indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost. Transplant after soil reaches 70°F for best results.
Growing
Sun: full. Water: high. Soil pH: 6–7. Space plants 18" apart. Germination: 7-14.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Flea beetles, aphids, spider mites, thrips. Common diseases: Verticillium wilt, bacterial wilt, tobacco mosaic virus.