Eggplants

75 days. Solanum melongena. Open Pollinated. Antigua Eggplant. The plant produces good yields of beautiful 6 to 8" long white snow tear drop shaped eggplants with streaks of violet and lavender. One of the prettiest eggplants around. Its creamy white flesh is tender, mild, and bitter-free. Best when harvested when 6" long. The plant keeps producing these beautiful eggplants throughout the long summer season. An excellent choice for home gardens and specialty market growers. An heirloom variety from the USA.

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.

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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.

75 days. Solanum melongena. (F1) Bride Eggplant. The plant produces high yields of 7 to 8" long pink eggplants with white stripes. These beautiful eggplants are slender and straight. An oriental variety with tender white flesh, which is perfect for shish kebabs and gourmet dishes. Excellent choice for home gardens and specialty market growers. A variety from the USA. Disease Resistant: BW.

64 days. Solanum melongena. (F1) Calliope Eggplant. This early maturing plant produces high yields of 2 to 4" long oval white and purple streaked eggplant. Very flavorful and tender. These beautiful eggplants can be harvested as baby eggplants when 2" long. An excellent choice for home gardens and specialty market growers. A variety from Italy.

70 days. Solanum melongena. Open Pollinated. Casper Eggplant. This compact plant produces high yields of 5 to 7" long smooth ivory white eggplants. It is mild with a mushroom like flavor. Less bitter than other varieties and very flavorful. Perfect for gourmet dishes. 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. (F1) Cloud Nine Eggplant. The plant produces good yields of 7" long pure white teardrop shaped eggplants. Eggplant has a bitter free taste and white flesh. This is one of the finest white eggplants on the market. Excellent choice for home gardens and specialty market growers. A variety from the USA. Disease Resistant: TMV.

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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 has a delicious, creamy flavor and no bitter taste. Perfect for growing in containers and patios. An excellent choice for home gardens and specialty market growers. A variety from the USA.

65 days. Solanum melongena. Open Pollinated. Fengyuan Purple Eggplant. The plant produces good yields of slender 12" long purple eggplants. It is a popular Taiwanese heirloom eggplant variety prized for its exceptionally long, slender fruits, mild flavor, and ease of preparation. This is one of the longest eggplants available. The creamy white flesh is non-bitter. The skin is so thin that peeling is not necessary. Plants are productive and relatively easy to grow, and eggplants work well for grilling, stir-fries, and Asian dishes. Also known as Feng Yuan Eggplant. Excellent choice for home gardens and specialty market growers. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 321017. A heirloom variety from Taiwan.

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. These high quality eggplants are perfect for grilling, frying, stuffing, and baking. The sturdy, large plants help keep the eggplants off the ground, making them a perfect variety for commercial production. Drought Tolerant. An excellent choice for home gardens, market growers, and open field production. United States Department of Agriculture, GRIF 14171. A 1940s heirloom variety from the USA.

75 days. Solanum melongena. (F1) Ghostbuster Eggplant. The plant produces good yields of 6 to 8" long white oval eggplants. It is sweeter and tastier than purple and black varieties. Perfect for grilling, frying, stuffing, and baking. Best if harvested early before it starts to turn yellow. 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.

60 days. Solanum melongena. (F1) Kermit Eggplant. This compact plant produces high yields of small 2" round green eggplants with striped white shoulders. This variety produces pretty eggplants that is non bitter. Young eggplants are very tasty and can be eaten fresh or cooked. Perfect size for single serving. Excellent in Thai dishes. It is widely grown by commercial farmers in Southeastern Asia. Excellent choice for home gardens, market growers, and open field production. A variety from Thailand.

90 days. Solanum melongena. Open Pollinated. Lao Green Stripe Eggplant. The plant produces good yields of 2 to 4" round green eggplants with light stripes. This variety has a pleasant eggplant flavor. Great for curries, soups, and other Asian dishes. Also perfect for grilling, frying, stuffing, baking, and pickling. Best when harvested when small. Also known as Green Tiger Eggplant. An excellent choice for home gardens and specialty market growers. An heirloom from Laos.

90 days. Solanum melongena. Open Pollinated. Listada de Gandia Eggplant. This small plant produces high yields of 6 to 8" long teardrop shaped eggplants. 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 them 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.

90 days. Solanum melongena. (F1) Little Purple Tiger Eggplant. The plant produces good yields of small 2" round purple eggplants with a touch of white markings. This variety produces pretty eggplants that have no bitterness. Perfect size for a single serving. Excellent choice for home gardens and specialty market growers. A variety from the USA.

60 days. Solanum melongena. (F1) Meatball Eggplant. The plant produces good yields of 5" long eggplants. One of the meatiest and tastiest eggplants available. The eggplant is very flavorful and moist. It has the texture of meat, like no other eggplant. These eggplants can be used as the main entrée, as an appetizer, side dish, stir fry, pasta, salads, or for making baba ghanoush. Excellent choice for home gardens and specialty market growers. A variety from the USA.

68 days. Solanum melongena. (F1) Night Shadow Eggplant. The plant produces high yields of large tear drop glossy black eggplants. These beautiful eggplants stay firm when mature. Does well in most parts of the country. Strong plants make it widely adaptable for open field production. Excellent choice for home gardens, market growers, and open field production. A variety from the USA. Disease Resistant: ToMV.

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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.

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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.

Red Ruffled Eggplant is a premium garden variety offering strong growth, dependable performance, and quality harvests for home gardeners.

85 days. Solanum melongena. Open Pollinated. Rosa Bianca Eggplant. The plant produces good yields of 5 to 6" long rosy lavender & cream colored teardrop shaped eggplants. They are very delicious, and creamy, with no bitter taste. Perfect for grilling, frying, stuffing, and baking. Prized by gourmet chefs and home gardeners. An excellent choice for home gardens and specialty market growers. An heirloom variety from Italy.

80 days. Solanum melongena. Open Pollinated. Rosita Eggplant. The plant produces good yields of beautiful 6 to 8" long pinkish lavender teardrop shaped eggplants. The white flesh is mild, very sweet, without a trace of bitterness. Great for gourmet dishes. Excellent choice for home gardens and specialty market growers. Developed in the 1940s by the Agriculture Experiment Station in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 263727. An heirloom variety from Puerto Rico, USA.

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.

Thai Round Green Eggplant is a premium garden variety offering strong growth, dependable performance, and quality harvests for home gardeners.

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85 days. Solanum melongena. Open Pollinated. Turkish Orange Eggplant. The plant produces high yields of 3" round vibrant orange eggplants. The eggplants are very flavorful. Best when harvested when they are green to light orange. Perfect for grilling, frying, stuffing, baking, and even putting on veggie pizzas. The plant will require support because it's so prolific. The plant also appears to be insect resistant. An excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. An heirloom variety from Turke

90 days. Solanum melongena. Open Pollinated. Udumalapet Eggplant. The plant produces heavy yields of 3 to 4" long lavender purple eggplants with white stripes. They are very flavorful. Delicious when used in curries & chutneys. Best when harvested when eggplants turn yellow with purple stripes, which is when they fully ripen. Great for gourmet dishes. An excellent choice for home gardens and specialty market growers. An heirloom variety from Udmalbet, Tamil Nadu, India.

75 days. Solanum melongena. (F1) White Star Eggplant. The plant produces high yields of 5 to 7" long white teardrop shaped eggplants. Best when they are picked early, before they turn yellow. It can be grown as a baby eggplant or a full-size eggplant. Ideal for Italian and Asian dishes. The plant sets its crop all at once, making it easier for market growers to harvest their crops. Stake plants to provide support for high yields. Excellent choice for home gardens and specialty market growers. A variety from the USA.