Snowy Eggplant - Quebec Seeds | Les Semis de la Seigneurie

The unique white eggplant, sweet and without bitterness, a treasure of the garden!

The Snowy eggplant is a variety that produces beautiful, pure white, egg-shaped fruit. Grown at Semis de la Seigneurie, this spectacular eggplant offers tender, sweet, and bitterness-free white flesh. Fruits weigh 200-300 g and have a thin, glossy skin. The plant is compact and productive. A rare variety that impresses!

Why choose the Snowy eggplant from Semis de la Seigneurie?

✅ Seeds produced in Quebec – Adapted to our climate, without chemical pesticides

✅ Unique color – Spectacular pure white

✅ No bitterness – Mild and tender flavor

✅ Compact plant – Perfect for small spaces

✅ Rare variety – Conversation guaranteed

Culture in Quebec (zone 4b and above)

Start your seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost (mid-March). Transplant after all risk of frost has passed (early June) into full sun and warm soil. Requires warmth and protection. Excellent in pots with black mulch to warm the soil!

Producer's advice

💚 Essential warmth – black mulch recommended

🌿 Compact plant – ideal for pots

☀️ Full sun and maximum heat

💧 Regular and constant watering

Culinary uses

Snowy eggplants are perfect grilled, roasted, in ratatouille, moussaka, and baba ganoush. Tender flesh without bitterness, thin, edible skin. Spectacular, unique white color!

🌱 CULTURE

Indoor sowing:

• Start 8-10 weeks before the last frost (mid-March)
• Germination temperature: 25-30°C
• Germination: 10-21 days
• Depth: 0.5 cm
• Essential constant warmth

Transplantation:

• After all risk of frost AND warm soil (mid-June in Quebec)
• Spacing: 45-60 cm between plants
• Rich, well-drained, warm soil, pH 6.0-7.0
• Exposure: full sun (minimum 8 hours)
• Black mulch is recommended (it warms the soil).
• Excellent in a 30cm+ pot (black for warmth)

Interview :

• Water regularly and consistently (keep the soil moist).
• Fertilize every 2-3 weeks (vegetable fertilizer)
• Optional lightweight support (for heavy fruit)
• Colorado potato beetle protection (monitoring)
• Black mulch for maximum warmth

Harvest :

• First harvest: 70-85 days after transplanting
• Harvesting continues until the first frosts.
• Pick when the fruit is bright white and firm.
• Don't wait too long (the flesh becomes bitter).
• Production: 4-8 fruits per plant

Adaptation to the Quebec climate:

⚠️ Requires heat (black mulch recommended)

✅ Compact plant suitable for growing in pots

✅ Locally tested by Les Semis de la Seigneurie

🌟 MAIN FEATURES

• Common name: Snowy eggplant, White eggplant
• Botanical name: Solanum melongena
• Type: White eggplant
• Plant height: 60-90 cm (compact)
• Days to maturity: 70-85 days
• Fruit color: Pure, bright white
• Fruit size: 200-300 g
• Shape: Oval (egg-shaped)
• Flavor: Mild, without bitterness
• Texture: Tender, white flesh
• Skin: Thin, edible
• Yield: 4-8 fruits per plant
• Special feature: Rare, unique color
• Origin: Asia
• Hardiness zone: Annual
• Seed origin: Produced in Quebec by Les Semis de la Seigneurie
• Free from chemical pesticides

💡 SUGGESTIONS FOR USE

In the kitchen:

• 🔥 Toasted – Perfectly tender texture
• 🍆 Oven roasted – Deliciously caramelized
• 🍲 Ratatouille – One Color
• 🥘 Moussaka – Without bitterness
• 🥙 Baba ganoush – Mild flavor
• 🍕 Pizzas – Elegant Topping

Conservation :

• Fresh: refrigerated (5-7 days)
• Frozen: grilled or roasted before freezing
• Marinated: olive oil and herbs