Heirloom dating back to 1875. Large, oval, dark purple fruit on plant 70-80cm high. Produces 8-18 fruit per plant. Excellent flavour & texture. Early variety. 75-80 days. 180 seeds
HISTORY: Eggplants began as a small, throny plant producing very bitter fruit. Around 5000 BC they entered into China, Africa and the Mediterranean where careful selection and climate change faded their bitter trait.
Rare, heirloom. Medium to large, oval - teardrop, black / purple fruit. Vigorous plant. High yields. Produces over a long period. Use sliced, stuffed or baked. 80-85 days. 200 seeds
(Solanum melongena) Italian heirloom also known as 'Early Long'. Long, slender, purple, thin-skinned fruit with milder more delicate flavour than other varieties & few seeds. Bitter free. Produced on tall bushes (staking is recommended). Early variety great for short growing seasons. 80-90 days
(Solanum melongena) Italian heirloom. Attractive, soft lavender, rose & white coloured, heavy tear-drop shaped fruit to 15cm long with creamy, meaty, smooth flesh. Rarely bitter. High yields. 68-84 days
(Solanum melongena) Greek heirloom. Attractive, long, striped, violet & white, cylindrical fruit with delicate, sweet flavour. Bitter free. Reliable yields. Popular with Greeks & Italians of the Adriatic region. 75-85 days