Eggplants

64 days. Solanum melongena. Open Pollinated. Apple Green Eggplant. This early maturing plant produces good yields of 5 to 6" diameter pale green oval shaped eggplants. It has an extremely mild flavor, is very tasty, and has cream colored flesh. No need to peel these tender non non-bitter eggplants. Does well in cool and wet conditions, especially in the Pacific Northwest and Northeast. Cold Tolerant. Excellent choice for home gardens. An heirloom was developed in 1964 by Elwyn Meader of the University of New Hampshire, USA. United States Department of Agriculture, GRIF 14190. A variety from the USA.

70 days. Solanum melongena. Open Pollinated. Casper Eggplant. This compact plant produces high yields of 5 to 7" long, smooth, ivory-white eggplants. A popular heirloom eggplant variety prized for its attractive snow-white skin and flesh, mild mushroom-like flavor, and less bitterness than purple varieties. Perfect for gourmet dishes. Excellent roasted, grilled, sautéed, fried, in stir-fries, stews, curries, ratatouille, eggplant Parmesan, or dips. Requires staking or trellising for support. It does well in cooler regions. Cold Tolerant. An excellent choice for home gardens and specialty market growers. An heirloom variety from France.

75 days. Solanum melongena. Open Pollinated. Diamond Eggplant. The plant produces high yields of 6 to 9" long, slender, dark purple eggplants. A popular heirloom eggplant variety prized for reliable early production, high yields, cold-climate adaptation (good for northern/short-season areas), and mild, non-bitter, creamy flesh with excellent texture. It has an excellent texture and an old-fashioned eggplant flavor with no bitterness. It does well in cooler areas. Cold Tolerant. Excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. An heirloom variety from Ukraine.

70 days. Solanum ovigerum. Open Pollinated. Easter Egg Eggplant. This compact plant produces high yields of egg shaped eggplants that are about the size and shape of a regular egg. They really look like a dozen eggs from the supermarket. They change colors as they mature to deep pastel cream, yellow, orange, and green. The plant is only 12" tall, making it a perfect ornamental plant for containers and patios. An excellent choice for home gardens and Farmer's Markets. A variety from the USA.

67 days. Solanum melongena. (F1) Nadia Eggplant. This early maturing plant produces high yields of tasty 7 to 9" long glossy dark purple eggplants. This outstanding classic Italian variety is firm and very flavorful. Perfect for grilling, frying, stuffing, and baking. It has a long shelf life. Sets well even under cool conditions. The plant is a vigorous high yielder. It holds the fruit off the ground, too. An excellent choice for home gardens, market growers, and open field production. A variety from the USA. Disease Resistant: TMV.

75 days. Solanum melongena. Open Pollinated. Prosperosa Eggplant. The plant produces good yields of large 5 to 6" round deep purple eggplants. This very beautiful eggplant has tender mild white flesh. Perfect for parmesan, curry, and gourmet eggplant dishes. It is very low in calories and includes Vitamins B3, B6, magnesium, and potassium. The plant keeps producing throughout the season. Does well in cooler climates. This is a well cialty market growers. An heirloom variety from Tuscany, Italy.

65 days. Solanum melongena. (F1) Santana Eggplant. This early maturing plant produces high yields of extra large 8" long glossy purple black eggplants. Very flavorful and tender. Perfect for grilling, frying, stuffing, pickling, and baking. Does well in hot and cold weather. One of the best for heat tolerance without fruit fading problems. It sets at cooler and warmer temperatures than usual. Cold Tolerant. Heat Tolerant. An excellent choice for home gardens, market growers, and open field production. A variety from the USA.