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Mike T:
http://www.plantnames.unimelb.edu.au/new/Sorting/CATALOGUE/Pt2-Asian-eggplants.html#Solanum-torvum

The above link shows a selection of asian eggplant varieties.There are loads of types and they are used differently from the large soft fruiting annual types.

I like small crunchy types in stir fries and many dishes.
 


This tiny pea sized solanum referred to as an eggplant seems closer to a small highly flavoured tomato.It is used to flavor many asian dishes.

zands:
http://www.evergreenseeds.com/eghybpurchar.html

The long purple ones that are also called Japanese and Chinese have a full (less watery) taste. Do you have one you like that can make it through Florida summers?


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This purple eggplant photo is from Fiji

Mike T:
Zands all the crunchy and thai types would thrive in Florida summers.Those Japanese and Chinese types may struggle but their thai,viet and loas counterparts would be good.My summers are perhaps a bit hotter and wetter than anywhere in Florida and thger are many types I have grown and still have.They usually last several years.There are many long green ones that wouyld be well suited as well.I only grow the good tasting ones.

DurianLover:
Green ones are my favorite. They are almost as seeded as figs, and don't shrink much during cooking, unlike other types. Cooked with coconut milk, and Thai red curry paste is a preferred way.

Dangermouse01:
Zands, I've had good luck with Ichiban eggplants this year (tasty and look exactly like your first picture) in containers made from 5 gallon buckets. Others that did good for me and taste good are Gretel (a white type), and Hansel. This fall I am giving Kermit and Fairy tale a try in addition to those mentioned.

DM

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