3 Heirloom varieties will be available for 2014. Eggplants are $3 each or 2 for $5.
Diamond (Solanum melongena) Fruits are set in clusters of 4-6 on 2' tall plants. Dark purple fruits with green tinted flesh are 9" long by 3" in diameter. Excellent texture and flavor, rarely bitter. Disease resistant. 70 days from transplant.
Casper (Solanum melongena) Originally from France. Compact plants produce stunning ivory fruits that are three times as long as broad. Mild snow-white flesh. Our favorite white variety for fresh eating; peeling is not necessary if eaten when small. 70 days from transplant.
Thai Green (Solanum melongena) Heirloom from Thailand. Long slender 12" fruits have tender light green skin that does not require peeling. Fine quality mild white flesh absorbs flavors well. Prolific and drought resistant. 70-80 days from transplant.
All pictures and descriptions are from Seed Savers Exchange.
