Are there different colors of eggplant?

Are there different colors of eggplant?

Different varieties of eggplant may range from indigo to white (the term eggplant originated as a description of white colored eggplants because they look like eggs). Chinese eggplants are the same shape as a European eggplant, but are colored a dark violet color.

What are round eggplants called?

Indian Eggplant Also called baby eggplants, these adorable nightshades resemble grapes or cherries. They have a dark, reddish-purple color and a round shape. They’re commonly used in Indian dishes like curry.

Can you eat the skin of graffiti eggplant?

Description/Taste The outer skin is shiny, thin, and smooth and is striped with violet with ivory white. The inner flesh is cream to pale white and has small, edible seeds. Graffiti eggplants are tender and smooth with a sweet and slightly fruity flavor when cooked.

Is there a white eggplant?

White eggplants, botanically classified as Solanum melongena, are a part of the Solanaceae, or nightshade family along with potatoes, tomatoes, and peppers. The ornamental eggplant is solely used for decoration and adding a snowy-white color to gardens.

What does graffiti eggplant look like?

It doesn’t just look gorgeous; graffiti eggplant tastes sweeter and less bitter than regular eggplant. You’ll find long and narrow Japanese eggplant, round purple Indian varieties and tiny little green ones that look like they’re not ripe at all.

What can I do with long purple eggplant?

The Long Purple has a dark purple and glossy skin with pale white flesh that has few seeds. This variety is the most flavorful and tender when harvested young at 5-6″ long. The Long Purple is a great variety for slicing and adding to different Italian dishes, such as lasagna.

When should I pick my purple eggplant?

Harvesting: ‘Long Purple’ should be harvested when the fruit is no longer than 10″ and the skin is still shiny; can be harvested at baby size.