Fairy tale eggplant, which tends to be small (about 2 to 4 inches), has fewer seeds than other varieties and a moist texture with little bitterness. Globe eggplant , also called American eggplant ...

Eggplant is believed to have originated in India, where it continues to grow wild, or in Africa. Also, it has been cultivated in southern and eastern Asia for thousands of years.

Brush eggplant with oil; sprinkle with 1/8 teaspoon of the salt and pepper to taste. Add enough slices to make one layer without crowding. Grill until nearly tender, 3 to 4 minutes; remove.

Here, co-owner Aaron Taylor offers a guide to gorgeous and delicious eggplant varieties. — Jocelyn Ruggiero 01 of 10. Fairy Tale . Courtesy of Four Root Farm, East Haddam, CT.

There's something both odd and wonderful about growing eggplant. Perhaps it's the egg-shaped fruit or the purple-ink color of the skin, although there are long, short, ball-shaped and teardrop ...

What’s in season: It’s easy to think of eggplant as a vegetable because we find it in so many savory dishes, but eggplant, also called aubergine, is actually a tropical fruit. Available from ...

In the first year, researchers evaluated seven varieties of eggplants: Angela, Aretussa, Jaylo, Michal, Nadia, Traviata and White Star.