(Solanum melongena). These impressive and abundant yielders are compact, bushy, dwarf plants ideal for pots, containers, or growers short on space. It is an ornamental and culinary delight, bursting with pinstriped marbled patterns of vivid violet, majestic mauves, and eggshell whites. Plants produce a profuse amount of silky sweet and nutty-tasting fruits that average 3 inches in length. They are delicious when roasted whole in the oven or simmered into stews like ratatouille. The perfect pick for balcony, window ledge, and rooftop growers.
