Eggplant
Early Black Egg: 65 days. An early Japanese variety of good flavor with small, tender, egg-shaped fruits about 5 in. long. Sets well in the Mid-Atlantic, including cool, short-season areas. Vigorous plants, more tolerant of flea beetles than other variety
Rosita: 4 ft. tall plants produce excellent yields of lavender-pink, teardrop-shaped fruits with white shoulders. The skin is tender without a trace of bitterness, and the white flesh is mild and sweet, because the seeds are so late to develop in the fruits.
Fairy tale-This dwarf reaches just 18 to 24 inches high and wide, setting masses of showy purple-lavender blooms all over its well-branched form. These are followed by eggplants in clusters of 2 to 4. Very slender and long, they are neon-lavender with bold streaks of white.
Ping Tung Long is an heirloom variety it is known for its slender, cylindrical shape and smooth, glossy skin
. The flesh is tender and has a mild, slightly sweet flavor, making it a versatile ingredient i
n various cuisines. Fruit can be up to 18" long 2" wide
Purple comet-This Asian variety has far fewer seeds than the traditional teardrop-shaped types. About 10 inches long and 2 inches wide at full maturity, these eggplants are substantial, and the thinner, more delicate skin means less waste