Eggplants

2005 All-America Selections Winner! 50 days. Solanum melongena. (F1) Fairy Tale Eggplant. This early-maturing plant produces good yields of 2 to 4" long lavender eggplants with white stripes. It is a popular eggplant variety prized for its mild, sweet flavor with no bitterness, and its thin skin makes it easy to prep. It has a delicious, creamy flavor and no bitter taste. Ideal for grilling whole, roasting, stir-fries, sautéing, or gourmet dishes. Perfect for growing in containers and on patios. An excellent choice for home gardens and specialty market growers. A variety from the USA.

55 days. Solanum melongena. (F1) Hansel Eggplant. This early maturing plant produces high yields of 3 to 10" long shiny dark purple eggplants. It is non bitter and perfect for slicing thin onto pizza, casseroles, grilling, or stuffing. This variety is perfect for gourmet dishes. With most eggplants, you must remove the glossy purple skin to dispose of the bad taste, but not so with this variety. They are tender and non bitter. Best when harvested when 2 to 4" long. It has very few seeds. Grows extremely well in containers. Excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from the USA.

90 days. Solanum melongena. Open Pollinated. Listada de Gandia Eggplant. This small plant produces high yields of 6 to 8" long teardrop-shaped eggplants. This popular eggplant variety is prized for its attractive, elongated teardrop-shaped fruits, no bitterness, and thin skin that needs no peeling. They have purple striping on creamy white skin. These gourmet eggplants are not only beautiful but also delicious and creamy, with no bitter taste. Perfect for grilling, frying, stewing, stuffing, and baking. One of the most beautiful eggplants of all. Best when harvested when 3 to 5" long. Suitable for containers. Drought Tolerant. An excellent choice for home gardens and specialty market growers. An 1850 heirloom variety from France.

65 days. Solanum melongena. Open Pollinated. Little Fingers Eggplant. This early-maturing plant produces good yields of 3 to 7" long, slender, and petite dark purple eggplants. It is a popular eggplant variety prized for its productivity in limited space, mild flavor, and ease of use compared with larger globe eggplants, as its thin, tender skin does not need peeling. It has delicious, creamy white flesh that's flavorful and not bitter. Its skin is thin, with few seeds, and it needs little cooking time. Best when harvested when 3 to 6" long. Perfect for containers, patios, and small gardens. An excellent choice for home gardens and specialty market growers. A variety from the Yamagata region of Japan.

75 days. Solanum melongena. Open Pollinated. Long Purple Eggplant. The plant produces good yields of tasty 8 to 10" long dark purple eggplants. Very mild flavor and tender. It has few seeds and thin skin that makes it easy to cook. Great variety for slicing and adding to Italian dishes, like lasagna. Best when harvested when 5 or 6" long. Also known as Fingerling Eggplant or Long Purple Italian Eggplant. Suitable for containers. It does well in the Northern areas of the country. Excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 115509. An 1850 heirloom variety from India.

55 days. Solanum melongena. (F1) Millionaire Eggplant. This early maturing plant produces high yields of 8 to 10" long, glossy dark purple eggplants. It is a popular eggplant variety prized for its high yields, flavor, and reliability in hot weather. Very delicious and tender. The creamy flesh is nearly seedless too. Great for stir-fry dishes. It is one of the most popular Japanese eggplant hybrids sold in markets. It does well in hot weather. Heat Tolerant. Suitable for container gardening and greenhouse production. Excellent choice for home gardens, Farmer’s Markets, market growers, greenhouse production, open field production, and commercial production. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 350320. A variety from the USA.

50 days. Solanum melongena. (F1) Patio Baby Eggplant. This early maturing compact plant produces good yields of small 3" long, dark glossy purple eggplants. The eggplants are thin-skinned, tender, and very flavorful. It is the perfect size for a single serving. Excellent grilled or roasted. This small plant is suitable for balconies, patios, and urban farming operations. Suitable for containers. An excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from the USA.

65 days. Solanum melongena. Open Pollinated. Ping Tung Long Eggplant. The plant produces high yields of 12 to 18" long, slender, dark lavender eggplants. This popular eggplant variety is prized for its high yield, flavor, and ease compared to traditional globe eggplants. The skin is so tender you don’t even need to peel it. The white flesh is sweet, tender, and very delicious. Perfect for grilling, frying, stuffing, baking, and pickling. One of the best Oriental eggplants on the market. Best when harvested when 8" long. Also known as Pingtung Eggplant. Stake plants for straight fruit. Heat Tolerant. High Humidity Tolerant. Suitable for container gardening. An excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. An heirloom variety from Pingtung, Taiwan. Disease Resistant: BW.

65 days. Solanum melongena. Open Pollinated. Round Mauve Eggplant. This compact plant produces good yields of beautiful 3 to 4" round mauve eggplants. The flesh is white, tender, and not bitter. Perfect for grilling, frying, stuffing, baking, pickling, and gourmet dishes. Suitable for container gardening. Excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. An heirloom variety from China.

65 days. Solanum melongena. (F1) Snowy Eggplant. This early maturing plant produces good yields of large 7" long oblong ivory eggplants. They are very flavorful and firm, and meaty. It holds up well in cooking and does not turn to mush like other varieties. Great roasted, grilled, or added to a stir fry. A perfect eggplant for making Eggplant Parmesan. Suitable for containers and small gardens. An excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. A variety from the USA.

85 days. Solanum melongena. Open Pollinated. Thai Long Green Eggplant. The plant produces good yields of beautiful 10 to 12" long light green eggplants. One of the best tasting eggplants. The white flesh is mild and flavorful. The tender skin does not require peeling. Used extensively in Thai dishes. Drought Tolerant. Suitable for container gardening. Excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 666079. An heirloom variety from Thailand.

64 days. Solanum melongena. (F1) Dusky Eggplant. The plant produces heavy yields of 5 to 6" long, glossy purplish-black eggplants. It can weigh up to 2 lbs. It makes a good boat for stuffing. These beautiful rich rich-flavored eggplants are used to make Eggplant Parmesan. Great grilled, baked, or stir-fried. Only 24" tall so suitable for containers and patios. A variety from the USA. Disease Resistant: TMV.

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.