Ethiopian Inik'ulali Eggplant

Ethiopian Inik'ulali Eggplant

Solanum melongena

 This amazing heirloom is a relatively new discovery as heirlooms go. A real stunner in the garden when ripe, with its beautiful, bright orange, striped skin. The only draw back, is that the fruit is at its best in taste and texture when still slightly green and 'under-ripe". Once they are fully ripe, they become bitter and less appetizing.  Also commonly known as Scarlet Eggplant or Ethiopian Eggplant. The overripe fruit makes a beautiful display in a fruit bowl on your kitchen counter and also makes for a great conversation starter.