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Eggplant (Solanum melongena)

21 of the Best Japanese Eggplant Varieties

Categories Vegetables Tags Eggplant (Solanum melongena), Nightshade Family (Solanaceae), Solanum
A close up of a variety of small purple eggplant fruits set on a dark gray surface.

Japanese eggplant is a delight on the plate and you can grow this veggie right in your own backyard. When choosing seeds, you’ll find an incredible selection, in shades that are dark black, bright purple, lavender, pink, and even green. Read on to discover 21 of the best Japanese and Asian eggplant varieties.

9 of the Best White Eggplant Varieties

Categories Vegetables Tags Eggplant (Solanum melongena), Nightshade Family (Solanaceae), Solanum
A close up of five harvested aubergines, four white ones of various shapes and one purple one set on a rustic wooden background.

Looking for something unique that will really stand out in your veggie garden this year? These nine white eggplant varieties will glow as they grow. Usually less bitter than purple cultivars, white varieties come in different shapes and sizes. To learn more about these delicious white eggplant cultivars, keep reading.

How to Plant and Grow Eggplant in Your Vegetable Garden

Categories Vegetables Tags Eggplant (Solanum melongena), Nightshade Family (Solanaceae), Solanum
A collection of various cultivars of eggplant fruit on a wooden table.

Eggplant will win you over with its array of colors and versatility in the kitchen. Native to Asia and in cultivation for thousands of years, this long-season, heat-loving annual is now enjoyed all over the world. Read more now.

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