Maplewood Red Eggplant

Maplewood Red Eggplant

　　Maplewood Red Eggplant is an early to mid-season variety, featuring long, straight, evenly shaped fruits that measure 23–28 cm in length and 4.8–5.5 cm in diameter, with an average single fruit weight of 250–300 grams. The skin is deep purplish-red, glossy, and highly marketable. The flesh is snow-white, the plant vigor is strong, and the texture is soft yet thick, offering superior quality. It demonstrates strong disease resistance, along with excellent storability and transportability. The product has earned the trust and preference of customers, making it suitable for export—outperforming similar varieties and forming a solid foundation for branding. The eggplant is mainly cultivated in areas such as Fengmu, Nanlü, Wupo, Poxin, and Tunjiao, with an annual planting area of 900 hectares and an annual yield of 35,000 tons. Around 95% of the produce is transported to markets on the Chinese mainland, selling at a price of 1.8–2.6 yuan per kilogram.