Casper Eggplant (Solanum melongena)
The Casper eggplant gets its name from its ghostly white colour. This white-skinned eggplant bears 5-7-inch-long fruit early in the season. Casper has a delectable mushroom taste that goes well in soups, stews, and roasts. This eggplant variety can be grown in any part of the country.
Botanical Name : Solanum melongena
Common name : Casper Eggplant
Size at maturity : 5”-7”
Days to maturity : 66-75
Light requirement : Full sun
Planting time : Spring
Sowing method : direct sow
Planting depth : 1/4"
Plant spacing : 18”
Ships : Year-round
Average seeds per ounce : Approx. 6,000