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White Egg
EggplantSolanum melongena 'White Egg'
- Full sun
- Zones 9–12
- 70 days to maturity
- Vegetables
- 18" spacing
- High water
- pH 6–7
Overview
These charming white eggplants look exactly like giant chicken eggs hanging from the plant, creating a delightful conversation piece in any garden. The creamy white fruits have exceptionally tender flesh and mild, sweet flavor that converts even eggplant skeptics. This productive heirloom variety adds visual interest while delivering superior taste and texture.
Planting
Start indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost. Transplant when soil temperature reaches 65°F consistently.
Growing
Sun: full. Water: high. Soil pH: 6–7. Space plants 18" apart. Germination: 10-15.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Flea beetles, Colorado potato beetle, aphids, cutworms. Common diseases: Bacterial wilt, early blight, phomopsis blight.