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'Swallow' Eggplant |
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Early Asian hybrid. Glossy, purple-black, 1 3/4-inch by 7-inch fruit.
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51
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| Rating Summary |
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Overall: (4.0 Stars)
Taste: (4.2 Stars)
Yield: (3.8 Stars)
Ease/Reliability: (4.5 Stars) |
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Number of Reviews: 6
KEY: O=Overall Rating, T=Taste, Y=Yield, E=Ease
Reviewed on 11/28/2019 by
Halfmoon Charlie
- An intermediate gardener
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Saratoga, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 143 - 163 days
Soil Texture: Sand
Garden Size: Medium - 400 square feet to 1,600 square feet
Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day
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| An F-1 hybrid; 50 days. I\\\\\\\'ve grown this for a few years now and it has never disappointed. Swallow is an Asian style variety that produces fairly early and continues right up until frost on large plants up to 3 feet tall. I would recommend giving it some room on the order of 3 feet by 3 feet. The skin is usually tender and the flavor excellent. It can get spiny, so you might want gloves for picking. |
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Reviewed on 11/25/2009 by
Caroline
- An intermediate gardener
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Tompkins, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 163 - 183 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Small - Less than 400 square feet (20' x 20')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
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| I grew these in large containers under row cover (for flea beetle control), and despite a cool, wet summer I was happy with the results. 6-7 fruits per plant, mostly seedless and very good flavor. No real problems with disease. Only insect problem was aphids. |
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Reviewed on 06/09/2009 by
DDeskowitz
- An experienced gardener
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Jefferson, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 123 - 143 days
Soil Texture: Clay
Garden Size: Small - Less than 400 square feet (20' x 20')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
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| Last year 2008 I added two extra handfulls of composted cow manure to my soil wherever I planted my Swallow seedlings and they took off like racehorses soon as high humidity and temp hit my area. Luckily I staked them because they reached 3 foot tall. I harvested 6-9 2x10(average size) fruits off every single plant. Only issue was they attracted jap beetles. So I simply planted bright red geraniums around them and problem was solved. hearty taste and no seeds made for no acidity to notice hence no heartburn for me! |
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Reviewed on 03/10/2009 by
GardenerHI
- An experienced gardener
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Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Frost Free Season: More than 203 days
Soil Texture: Sand
Garden Size: Small - Less than 400 square feet (20' x 20')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
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| Disappointing flavor, poor germination, and lackluster yield. |
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Reviewed on 05/09/2006 by
Cranberry fiend
- An experienced gardener
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Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Frost Free Season: 183 - 203 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Medium - 400 square feet to 1,600 square feet
Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day
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| Always the first one out of the gate; seems the more you pick, the more you get. I pick them anywhere fro 6" to 12" long by 1 1/2" to 2 1/2" in diameter. Great griller, born on 3' tall by 2-3' wide bush shape plants. Beautiful purple flowers, dark purple stems and dark purple blushed leaves. Each of 3 plants gave me over a dozen fruits. |
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Reviewed on 09/15/2004 by
Pat
- An experienced gardener
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Tompkins, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 123 - 143 days
Soil Texture: Clay
Garden Size: Medium - 400 square feet to 1,600 square feet
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
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| Excellent early-bearing variety that is easy to grow from seed; no bitter taste; lots of slender eggplants per plant (I rated yield as 4 because the fruits are smaller); adaptable to growing in large containers; delicious sliced in half lengthwise, and sauteed with a little garlic oil |
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