Paloma is a compact F1 hybrid eggplant bred for efficiency and visual appeal, producing vivid white-skinned fruits ready to harvest in just 65 days. Suited to warm climates (zones 9-11), this variety thrives in containers and garden beds where space is limited, thanks to its naturally compact growth habit. The clean, bright appearance of its fruits makes it as striking on the plate as it is in the garden, and its quick maturity means you'll be harvesting within two months of transplanting.
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Paloma's pristine white skin catches the eye immediately, offering a striking contrast to traditional purple eggplants in the garden and kitchen. At 65 days to harvest, it's one of the faster eggplant varieties available, making it reliable even in shorter growing seasons. The compact growth habit means it fits happily into tight spaces, containers, and small-scale gardens without sacrificing productivity.
As an edible eggplant variety, Paloma is used in any preparation where you'd use standard eggplants: grilled, roasted, stewed, or breaded and fried. Its white flesh and skin make it visually distinctive in dishes, adding an elegant presentation to Mediterranean and globally-inspired cuisines.
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Sow seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before your last frost date. Plant 4 seeds per inch at 1/4 inch depth in seed flats, then maintain soil temperature at 80-90°F until germination occurs. Seeds will not germinate in cool soil. Once true leaves appear, thin seedlings to 2-3 inches apart in flats or transplant into 2-3 inch pots or plug trays.
Transplant outdoors in late spring or early summer after hardening off plants for about a week. To harden off, reduce water and lower temperature to around 60°F for approximately one week before moving plants outside. Space them 30 inches apart in fertile, well-drained soil with a pH of 6.2-6.8.
Clip fruits from the stem using shears rather than pulling by hand to avoid damaging the plant. Pick fruits at your desired size regularly; consistent harvesting encourages the plant to produce more flowers and fruit throughout the season. Harvest when the white skin is clean and unblemished.
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