2009 All America Selections Winners

The All-America Selections have announced the 2009 winners for outstanding performance in comparative trials across the country. Four different plants made the cut, but the one I am most interested in is this white eggplant called ‘Gretel’.

Here is the AAS blurb on it:

“The earliest white eggplant perfectly describes ‘Gretel.’ Any gardener will agree, the earlier the better; since waiting for the best tasting, most nutritious food from our gardens is not easy. The glossy white mini-fruit are produced in clusters and can be harvested in 55 days depending upon growing conditions.

Like all eggplants, ‘Gretel’ will grow rapidly under warm temperatures, over 55 degrees day and night temperature. The pure white fruit are sweet with tender skin even if they mature beyond the ideal fruit size of 3 to 4 inches. This trait means gardeners have a longer timeline to harvest fruit. ‘Gretel’ plants are relatively small, about 3 feet wide and tall. Since the plant is small it is adaptable to the popular trend of growing edibles in containers. It is recommended to use a rather large container about 16 inches deep. This AAS® Winner was bred by Seminis Vegetable Seeds, Oxnard, CA.”

Sounds good huh?

Go HERE more information on the the other winners: ‘Lambkin’ melon, ‘Honey Bear’ acorn squash and ‘Rain Blue and Purple’ Viola.