Eggplants

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.