Aubergine (eggplant) plants and seeds
 
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Eggplants :: Aubergine


Aubergine plants (eggplants) are easy to grow from seed. Varieties formsale range from traditional purple plants through to white aubergines. Rosa Bianca, Diamond Eggplant from the Ukraine, Thai Round Green Eggplant (Aubergine) has tasty small fruit and a range of Heirloom Eggplant Seeds are all popular varieties

Growing Eggplants from seed

Aubergines or 'Eggplants' are a favorite in Indian, Egytptian, Greek (moussaka), Italian and French (ratatouille) Cuisine. Yes some eggplants do look like eggs, especially the small white ones, however most are a purple color. Eggplants are sun loving and prefer a well drained humus rich soil. Plant after any risk of frost has passed, although you may start them as seedlings in a greenhouse or cold frame.

Aubergine Varieties include:
'Cambodian Green Giant', 'Harris Special Hibush', 'Burpee Hybrid', 'Black Magic', 'Classic', 'Dusky', and 'Black Beauty', 'Diamond', 'Rosa Bianca' is an Italian heirloom variety worth seeking out for its sweet flesh and smooth texture, 'Brazilian Oval', 'Thai Yellow Egg' , 'Ping Tung Long' , 'Thai Long Green', 'Listada de Gandia' , 'Goyo Kumba'
'Chinese Round Mauve' , 'Udmalbet'

And our favorites...(for looks anyway)
'Japanese White Egg', 'Casper' and 'Easter Egg', yes the white ones.

Cooking with Eggplants and Eggplant Recipies

Moussaka
One of the best know recipies that uses eggplants is the Greek classic Moussaka.
Also look at Baba ghanoush, a great Middle eastern dip.
Eggplant Pizza is a a good alternative to meat.
Eggplant Lasagne, especially with roast pumpkin is fantastic.
Ratatouille is a French classic from Provence using onions, tomatoes, egglants and peppers.
  

Aubergine (eggplants) seedling and seed suppliers for the Uk

Fuchsias From Mount Folly

 MOUNT FOLLY NURSERIES
Southwick Road North Boarhunt Near Wickham Hants PO17 6JH
Hotline Phone Numbers: 01329 832294 : : 07000 M-O-U-N-T-F :: 07000 F-U-C-H-S-I-A
Young plants specialists. Growing Fuchsias, Geraniums, Patio Plants and Plug Plants. One of the best selections available in the UK direct from the grower!
WEB: www.mountfolly.co.uk

VEGETABLE PLANTS DIRECT
Vegetable Plants Direct provide top quality young vegetable, herb and fruit plants some of which are from organic seed But all Grown without any chemicals in various plug and pot sizes which are all available mail order from our shop. We are a family run business based in the South West near Churchill In Somerset that is passionate about growing Veg and getting the nation to grow their own vegetables.
WEB: www.vegetableplantsdirect.co.uk

DEFLAND NURSERIES LIMITED
Benwick Road, Doddington March, Cambs. PE15 OTU
tel. 01354 740553 fax 01354 741200
Specializing in Organic Plants for Garden Allotments. Vegetable, Salad, Herb, Strawberry and Ornamental Plants
WEB: www.organicplants.co.uk

NICKY MAIL ORDER SEEDS and GARDEN GAMES
Purveyor of quality seeds worldwide, all your favourite, exotics, rare and unusual seeds, Garden Sundries and Garden Games


 
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