The yield capacity of seven hybrids (Napoli, Diamante Negro, Ciça, F-100, Super F-100, Kiko and F-2000) and two cultivars of open pollination were determined (Suzuki and Florida Market). The experiment was laid out in a randomized block design with three replicates and eight plants per plot. The planting distances were 1,5 x 1,0 m. Cultivar Suzuki produced higher number of fruits per plant (27 fruits), being different from Florida Market (13 fruits). The hybrids presented 20 to 25 fruits per plant. There was no difference between the number of fruits of first and second category. Florida Market and Kiko presented the highest fruit mass (362.5 and 358.7 g, respectively), differing from cultivar Suzuki, that presented the lowest fruit mass (178.9 g). Hybrid Kiko presented the highest yield per plant, differing significantly from Suzuki. Kiko, Diamante Negro, Ciça and F-2000 presented yield potential similar to Nápoli.
Solanum melongena; fruit mass; productivity
