Eggplant breeds & varieties
8 named types — desirability tiers S (best) through F.
SSolanum melongena
Origin: IN, CN, IT
Absorbs FatColour Shape DiverseGlossy Harvest PeakMeaty Soft
SGlobe Eggplant
Origin: IT, US
Bake Grill StructureClassic WesternDark PurpleLarge
AJapanese Eggplant
Origin: JP, US
Fast Cook SilkyLong SlenderLow Seed YoungMild
AChinese Eggplant
Origin: CN, US
Long FormLong LavenderMild TenderPale Purple
ARosa Bianca
Origin: IT, US
CreamyCreamy Low BitterHeirloom LuxuryItalian Heirloom
AThai Eggplant
Origin: TH
Bitter EdgeCurry StructureFirmFirm Curry Hold
AListada de Gandia
Origin: ES, US
Medium OvalMildPurple White StripesSpanish Heirloom
AFairy Tale
Origin: US
Container FriendlyFast CookMiniMini Striped Fingers