Eggplant, Early Black Egg

60-70 days. Just like the name suggests this eggplant is shaped like a black egg. Eggplant is so named because the first varieties introduced to Europe from Asia were the shape and size of eggs and probably white. More the size of a goose egg than a chicken egg, the relatively modest size helps it mature earlier than almost any other eggplant. A Japanese heritage variety, it can be utilized in almost any way eggplants are cooked. Perfect size for slicing and making eggplant tempura. The plants are very ornamental and like many Asian eggplants, have a purple-green foliage with deep purple stems and veins. There are a few strains of this variety available in North America, our foundation seed came from Sandhill Preservation Center.
 
Packet ≈ 30 seeds.  $3.00