Aubergine 'Calliope' F1

[Barnowl]

Has anyone grown these? 

We finally have some fruit on the Calliopes aubergines - round and white with purple splashes - but how  do you know when the fruit are ripe?

[Barnowl]

[Squashmad]

I read that they are ready at 4 inches long -thats when I've picked and used mine anyhow.  ;D

[Barnowl]

Thanks Squashmad  :)


Were they still quite white?

[Squashmad]

nicely striped with lilac on outside - white inside.....

[Barnowl]

Again, thanks.  :)