Chinese String Eggplant (Solanum melongena)

Chinese String Eggplant (Solanum melongena): Chinese varieties are often underrated, perceived as overly commercial or of poor quality, but I assure you, this isn't the case at all. Many Japanese varieties actually come from China, such as Pink Buckwheat, now a staple in Japanese fields and the finest soba noodles. This eggplant is a prime example: it's a long, slender variety known for its sweet, delicate, and buttery flavor, its thin skin, and its whitish, tender flesh, with a truly interesting texture. With very few seeds and no bitterness, it can be eaten raw, making it a great breakfast. The skin is extremely thin and doesn't need to be removed for cooking. It's perfect for frying, sautéing, grilling, and other cooked dishes, but, as we said, it can also be eaten raw in salads. The plant is extremely productive, and we recommend continuous harvesting to increase production. You won't know where to put them, and your neighbors will love you for all the ones you give them.