Eggplant Varieties

Compare 12 eggplant cultivars. Find the perfect variety for your garden based on how you want to use them, growth habit, and days to maturity.

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Black Beauty

Black Beauty

73–85 days Heirloom / OP Globe

A classic heirloom grown for over 100 years. Bushy plants produce large, glossy deep purple-black globe fruit with mild savory flavor. An abundant producer and staple for grilling and eggplant parmesan.

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Fairy Tale

Fairy Tale

50–65 days Hybrid Globe

2005 AAS winner; compact 46-61cm plants; small 10cm white-purple striped fruit in clusters; no bitterness; thin edible skin; ideal for containers and small gardens.

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Florida Market

Florida Market

80–90 days Heirloom / OP Globe

Large oval dark purple fruit; vigorous plants; heat tolerant; good for hot southern climates.

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Ichiban

Ichiban

50–60 days Hybrid Asian

Japanese hybrid; slim 25cm purple-black fruit; thin skin; sweet mild flavour; very early.

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Icicle

Icicle

70–80 days Heirloom / OP

Long white cylindrical fruit 25-30cm; very mild flavour; thin skin; tender; good for grilling and stuffing.

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Listada de Gandia

Listada de Gandia

80–90 days Heirloom / OP Globe

Italian-Spanish heirloom; purple-white striped skin; creamy sweet flesh; no bitterness.

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Little Fingers

Little Fingers

55–68 days Heirloom / OP Asian

Slim finger-sized purple-black fruit; clusters of 3-6; thin-skinned; no peeling needed.

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Ping Tung Long

Ping Tung Long

62–75 days Heirloom / OP Asian

Taiwanese heirloom; long slender 30-45cm lavender fruit; tender skin; heat tolerant.

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Rosa Bianca

Rosa Bianca

78–90 days Heirloom / OP Globe

Mild, creamy flavour; beautiful rose-white skin.

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Thai Long Green

Thai Long Green

65–80 days Heirloom / OP Asian

Long slender pale green fruit to 30cm; firm flesh; holds up well in curries and stir-fries.

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White Globe

White Globe

70–80 days Heirloom / OP

Round white fruit 15-20cm; mild delicate flavour; thin skin; tender flesh; visually distinctive; good for stir-fry.

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