Eggplant – VARIETY E04

Eggplant – VARIETY E04

Species: Solanum melongena

Plant characteristics:

• Moderate plant vigor
• Very good foliage cover
• Early maturing variety
• Erect growth habit with small leaves

Fruit characteristics:

• Elongated cylindrical fruits
• Good uniformity
• Smooth skin with matte appearance
• Off-white fruit color
• Calyx without spines (spineless), improving handling and quality

Fruit size:

• Fruit length: 16–18 cm
• Fruit diameter: 5–5.5 cm

Fruit weight:

• Average fruit weight: 100–130 g

Quality:

• Moderate seed content
• Moderate flesh firmness
• Good eating quality

Performance:

• Reliable marketable yield
• Uniform fruit size suitable for commercial grading

Market suitability:

• Fresh market production
• Suitable for commercial cultivation and transport