Eggplant

This eggplant is produced exclusively in Arcadia prefecture near the town of Leonidio. These purple, slightly curved aubergines with unusual white stripes are cultivated outdoors on the sandy soils of the area. They are harvested from May to Novem... READ MORE

The red eggplant first appeared in Rotonda in the late 1930s when Italian emigrants and colonists living in Ethiopia returned home just before the advent of World War II and brought this peculiar plant with them. The hardiness and versatility of <... READ MORE

Yoshikawa nasu is an eggplant variety originating around the former Yoshikawa Village of Sabae City. The eggplant is round or slightly oval-shaped, reminiscent of old Japanese money-bags or purses, which is the reason why it's used in high-class r... READ MORE