Eggplants from India, Eggplants Originating from India

Black Beauty Eggplant Seeds

EG2-25

74 days. Solanum melongena. Open Pollinated. Black Beauty Eggplant Seeds. The plant produces high yields of 5 to 6" long, glossy purplish-black eggplants. This popular eggplant variety is prized for reliability, early production for a large-fruited type, and heat tolerance. It can weigh up to 2 lbs. The flesh is creamy white to pale tan, mild and meaty with relatively few seeds when harvested at peak. Great for grilling, roasting, baba ganoush, stir-fries, or stuffing. These beautiful, rich-flavored eggplants are perfect for Eggplant Parmesan. It makes a good boat for stuffing. Excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 115506. A 1902 heirloom from India.

$3.00 $2.50

Long Purple Eggplant Seeds

EG10-50

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.

$3.00 $2.50

Udumalapet Eggplant Seeds

EG45-25

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.

$4.00 $3.50

Black Bowling Ball Eggplant Seeds

EG12-10

74 days. Solanum melongena. Open Pollinated. Black Bowling Ball Eggplant. The plant produces heavy yields of large, round, 2 lb dark blackish-purple eggplants. It is an heirloom variety popular in Indian cuisine. The eggplants can grow to the size of a bowling ball. Very flavorful. Great roasted, grilled, or added to a stir-fry. Impress your neighbors by growing a giant eggplant. Also known as Indian Black Ball Brinjal Eggplant and Giant Black Ball Eggplant. Plants produce heavy yields throughout the season. An excellent choice for home gardens. A rare variety from India.

$5.00 $4.50