Snowy Eggplant
Best choice for home gardeners seeking early-ripening, heat-loving white eggplants.
Discover the Snowy Eggplant, a premium white Italian variety from Territorial Seed Company. This hybrid boasts pristine, teardrop-shaped ivory fruit that ripens earlier than traditional white types and resists yellowing. Its firm texture is ideal for roasting, offering a versatile addition to your culinary creations. Low in calories and high in fiber, eggplants are a healthy choice. These heat-loving plants require consistent warmth and fertile, well-drained soil for optimal growth and continuous harvests.
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#3136 in Seeds & Seed Tape
Price vs Category Average
-58%
Below average
Days to Maturity
65
/ days
Who it's for
- Short-season growers needing reliable, fast-maturing vegetable harvests
- Home cooks seeking delicate, non-bitter vegetables for gourmet recipes
- Gardeners prioritizing visual appeal and elegant landscape aesthetics
Who should skip it
- Consumers looking for long-term pantry or refrigerator storage
- Gardeners in regions with intense, direct sun exposure
- Beginners who prefer clear, obvious visual cues for harvesting
Performance breakdown
Harvest Speed
Reaches maturity significantly faster than standard white eggplant varieties.
Visual Appeal
Stunning ivory skin maintains its pristine color without yellowing prematurely.
Culinary Versatility
Firm flesh holds its structure beautifully during high-heat roasting.
Disease Resistance
Hybrid breeding provides robust protection against common garden pathogens.
Climate Adaptability
Thrives in heat but requires consistent warmth for optimal fruit production.
Germination Reliability
Strong baseline viability ensures consistent success for home gardeners.
Key Specs
Days to Maturity
65 days
Botanical Name
Solanum melongena
Seed Depth
0.635 cm (1/4 inch)
Soil Temperature for Germination
75–90°F
Plant Spacing
30.48–45.72 cm (12–18 inches)
Row Spacing
60.96–91.44 cm (2–3 feet)
Minimum Germination Rate
70%
Seed Life
2 years
Features
- Pristine, teardrop-shaped ivory fruit
- Earlier ripening than traditional white varieties
- Resists yellowing for lasting appeal
- Firm texture perfect for roasting
- Hybrid vigor for improved performance
- Heat-loving plants for long growing seasons
- Resistant to common diseases
What customers say
The sentiment surrounding the Snowy Eggplant centers on impressive reliability and outstanding quality. Gardeners consistently highlight the ease of use, noting rapid, dependable germination that simplifies the planting experience. Beyond simple cultivation, the resulting harvest delivers superior flavor and texture, often yielding substantial crops. Consumers feel this variety provides exceptional value, successfully combining simple growth habits with premium, delicious results.
Know before you buy
The Snowy Eggplant produces pristine, ivory-colored fruit that resists yellowing as it matures. It is specifically bred for a firmer texture, making it an excellent choice for roasting compared to the softer flesh of many purple varieties.
This hybrid variety is an early producer, typically reaching maturity in about 65 days. Its accelerated ripening schedule makes it a reliable choice for gardeners with shorter growing seasons.
For successful germination, these seeds require warm soil between 75–90°F. Plant them at a depth of 1/4 inch in fertile, well-drained soil to ensure the best start for these heat-loving plants.
Space your plants 12 to 18 inches apart, with rows set 2 to 3 feet apart. This spacing provides adequate airflow and room for the plants to thrive throughout the season.
While they perform best in full sun, they can tolerate partial sun conditions. Because they are heat-loving, ensure they receive as much warmth as possible to encourage continuous harvests.
When stored in a cool, dry place, these seeds have a viable life of approximately two years. Always check the germination rate, which is guaranteed at a minimum of 70%.
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