Eggplants

58 days. Solanum melongena. (F1) Black King Eggplant. This early maturing plant produces good yields of large, 7" long, oval-shaped, brilliant jet black eggplants. It is a popular eggplant valued for its vigorous growth, high yields, early production, and uniform, high-quality fruit. Very flavorful and has a superior firm texture. Great roasted, grilled, or added to a stir-fry. Also, perfect eggplant for making Eggplant Parmesan. A good variety for open field and greenhouse production. It does well in hot regions. Heat Tolerant. An excellent choice for home gardens, greenhouses, market growers, and open field production. A variety developed by Takii in Japan.

80 days. Solanum melongena. Open Pollinated. Florida Market Eggplant. The plant produces good yields of 9 to 10" long, glossy dark purple teardrop-shaped eggplants. Very flavorful. Perfect for grilling, frying, stuffing, and baking. Plants are strong and are especially good for commercial growers. It does well in hot and humid regions. An excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. A 1948 heirloom variety was developed by the Florida Agricultural Experiment Station in Gainesville, Florida, USA. United States Department of Agriculture, GRIF 14170. A variety from the USA.

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.

60 days. Solanum melongena. (F1) Money Maker II Eggplant. This early plant produces high yields of 5 to 7" long glossy black teardrop-shaped eggplants. A popular eggplant variety prized for high yields, early maturity, heat tolerance, and tender fruit. Very flavorful and tender. Perfect for grilling, frying, stuffing, pickling, slicing, and baking. Does well in hot weather. Heat Tolerant. Suitable for greenhouse and open field production. One of the most famous varieties in Japanese markets. Excellent choice for home gardens, Farmer’s Markets, market growers, greenhouse production, open field production, and commercial production. 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.

85 days. Solanum melongena. (F1) San Marino Eggplant. The plant produces good yields of large, elongated black eggplants. They are very flavorful and have a firm texture. Great roasted, grilled, or added to a stir fry. Also, perfect eggplant for making Eggplant Parmesan. A good variety for open field production. An excellent choice for home gardens, market growers, and open field production. A variety from the USA.

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.

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.

50 days. Solanum melongena. Open Pollinated. Petch Siam Eggplant. This early-maturing plant produces high yields of small, 2" diameter, round, green eggplants with dark green stripes. Great for Asian, Indian, and Vietnamese cuisines, stir-fries, curries, pickling, or grilling whole. Easy to Grow. Petch Siam translates to Diamond of Thailand. Heat Tolerant. High Humidity Tolerant. An excellent choice for home gardens and gourmet chefs. An heirloom variety from Thailand.

85 days. Solanum melongena. Open Pollinated. Florida High Bush Eggplant Seeds. The plant produces high yields of large 8 to 10" long purplish-black eggplants. This popular heirloom eggplant variety is prized for its drought and heat tolerance, disease resistance, and suitability for hot Southern climates (recommended for Florida, Texas, and similar conditions). These high-quality eggplants are perfect for grilling, frying, roasting, stewing, stuffing, and baking. The sturdy, large plants help keep the eggplants off the ground, making them ideal for commercial production. Drought Tolerant. Heat Tolerant. Excellent choice for home gardens, Farmer’s Markets, market growers, open field production, and commercial production. United States Department of Agriculture, GRIF 14171. A 1940s heirloom variety from the USA.