Casper Eggplant

Casper is a rare Japanese heirloom eggplant that produces true white fruits, creamy-white to almost pure white. The long, slender 5 to 8 inch fruits are soft and small-seeded, with a mushroom-like flavor and silky texture that shine in stir-fries and Italian dishes.

At a glance

• Variety: Casper Eggplant
• Type: Heirloom, open-pollinated, non-GMO
• Fruit: Creamy-white, 5 to 8 inches, slender
• Flesh: Soft, small-seeded, silky
• Harvest cue: Skin loses its sheen and is slightly soft
• Sun: Full sun

Best for

• Stir-fries
• Italian dishes
• Grilling and roasting
• Gourmet and unique vegetable gardens
• Creamy eggplant dips

How to grow

Start seeds indoors 8 to 10 weeks before your last frost and transplant after the soil has warmed. Give full sun and steady moisture. Harvest when the skin loses its sheen and the fruit gives slightly to the touch.

Flavor profile

Mild and mushroom-like with a silky, tender texture, milder than purple eggplant.

About MIgardener

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