Round, long, pointy even. Black, white, purple and striped. Eggplant definitely knows how to surprise us! Discover 6 staple eggplant varieties that are easy to grow in the garden.
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Solanum melongea ‘Blanche Ronde à Oeuf’ (organic)
variety with white peel and round shape, plant grows a foot tall (30 cm) when mature.Fruit flavor: small, firm fruits with a light flavorExposure: sun, part sunSoil: rich, cool, deep and draining wellSowing period: February to AprilTransplant to the ground: mid-April to JuneHarvest: July to NovemberUse: stuffed, sautéed and in ratatouilleSpecial feature: ideal solanum variety for growing in pots
Solanum melongea ‘Violette longue 2’ (organic)
Flavor: tasty and juicy fleshExposure: full sun Soil: rich, cool, deep and draining wellSowing period: February to AprilTransplant to the ground: mid-April to JuneHarvest: July to NovemberUse: ideal when cooked or in a ratatouilleSpecial feature: a highly productive variety that gourmets will find very appealing!
Solanum melongea ‘Ronde de Valence’
Fruit flavor: fragrant with soft fleshExposure: full sunSoil: rich, cool, deep and draining wellSowing period: February to MayTransplant to the ground: mid-April to JuneHarvest: June to SeptemberUse: the perfect variety for stuffing or for moussakaSpecial feature: an original appeal thanks to its round shape and violet-black color
Solanum melongea ‘Black Beauty’ (organic)
Fruit flavor: firm and fragrant fleshExposure: full sunSoil: rich, cool, deep and draining wellSowing period: February to AprilTransplant to the ground: mid-April to JuneHarvest: July to NovemberUse: fruits can be cooked, fried, grilled or sauteedSpecial feature: fruits of this very ancient heirloom variety keep for a long time
Solanum melongea ‘Listada de Gandia’
Fruit flavor: firm but tender flesh, excellent tasteExposure: full sunSoil: rich, cool, deep and draining wellSowing period: February to MayTransplant to the ground: mid-April to JuneHarvest: June to SeptemberUse: fried in a pan, baked, in a ratatouille…Special feature: an early variety, fruits should also be picked while still young for mouth-melting tenderness
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Solanum melongea ‘de Barbentane’ (organic)
Fruit flavor: tender and fragrant fleshExposure: full sunSoil: rich, cool, deep and draining wellSowing period: February to AprilTransplant to the ground: mid-April to JuneHarvest: July to NovemberUse: this eggplant can be sauteed in a pan, grilled on the barbecue or stuffedSpecial feature: high productivity and long fruits will guarantee a great harvest
Appearance: surprising variety with white peel and round shape, plant grows a foot tall (30 cm) when mature.
Appearance: long, narrow fruits with a shiny purple skin. The plant grows 2 feet tall when mature (60 cm).
Appearance: fat, roundish fruits with a smooth violet skin. Plants grow 32 inches tall (80cm) when mature.
Appearance: short, stocky fruits, average size, with a shiny black skin. The plant grows 1 foot tall when mature (30 cm).
Appearance: oval fruits with purple and white striped peel, the plant grows 1½ feet tall (40 cm).
Appearance: elongated 10-inch fruits (25 cm), deep violet, nearly black fruits. Plant averages 1½ feet tall when mature (40 cm).
