Vegetable Seeds

Derived from Asia, the eggplant which is often called the brinjal is a favourite breakfast dish in the west. It is extremely popular in the Middle East and Mediterranean. The black beauty is possibly the most common variety with a dark purple colour. The fruits are not as pear shaped as other varieties. It regularly has a stitched effect along the base, which whilst looking like a deformity does not affect the fruit.

Seeds per pack - 100 Seeds

Country of Origin - USA

Certified Organic by - USDA

Take a look at this plant. Take a look at the fruit. If you had not seen the name at the top of the page, could you guess what it is? Observing the fruit, most people guess it is a strange variety of pumpkin. That's why it's often called Pumpkin on a Stick or a Pumpkin Tree. Others, speculate that it may be a foreign tomato. Few people guess what botanists call it..... Ornamental Eggplant (Solanum Integrifolium). The plant and fruit looks like no Eggplant that anyone has ever seen....unless you live in Asia, that is. This novel plant is native to Southeast Asia. It will grow quickly to three to four feet tall. Very large leaves grow from a purple, thorny stem. Be careful of the thorns, when working with the plant. Very easy to grow and great in Asian Stir fries!

An heirloom from Turkey. The 7cm sweet, flavourful, round fruit are best cooked when they are green to light orange. It imparts a strong, rich flavour to any dish. Great ornamental value and a strong producer.

Derived from Asia, the eggplant which is often called the brinjal is a favourite breakfast dish in the west. It is extremely popular in the Middle East and Mediterranean. The black beauty is possibly the most common variety with a dark purple colour. The fruits are not as pear shaped as other varieties. It regularly has a stitched effect along the base, which whilst looking like a deformity does not affect the fruit.

Unique, high-yielding, compact variety produces babysize eggplants very early with a wide harvest window. Equally suited for growing in a container or in the garden. Some technical specs on this plant :

Spacing : (46 - 56cm)

Height : (41 - 51cm)

Width : (46 - 56cm)

Eggplant Pinstripe is a strong growing, compact plant producing a heavy crop of purple and white striped fruits right through the growing season. Pinstripe has been specially developed to suit the garden environment and will thrive in pots, containers and in the border. Attractive purple flowers are followed by an abundant crop of 3oz (90 grams approx) purple and white striped fruits. The unique compact habit of Pinstripe makes it a perfect choice for mixed flower and vegetable planters. Traditional eggplants can be tall and require staking and are difficult to handle as they are very thorny. Pinstripe stays compact and does not require staking and unless stressed is thorn less making it much easier to handle and harvest. Pinstripe has a great bitter free flavour and does not need to be salted before cooking. Harvest when fruits go bright purple. Pinstripe is great cubed and added to casseroles and ethnic dishes. It is also fabulous sliced and grilled, perhaps as part of an Italian menu.

The Long Purple Eggplant offers high yields of 8-10" cucumber shaped eggplants. It has a firm flesh and mild taste.

Seeds per pack - 40 Seeds

Country of Origin - USA

Certified Organic by - USDA

Originating from Asia, the long, thin fruits have a nice, delicate flavour. These come in an array of purples, greens and whites, and the fruit is prized for it’s tender, non-bitter flesh. They are best harvested young at around 10cm to 12cm.

The fruit has a full and rich flavour. Produces beautiful 5-8cm white eggplants which are perfect for stirfries. Highly disease resistant, the plants give heavy yields all season long.

Italian Heirloom. Maturing in 80 days. Colourful, light pink-lavender fruit with white shading. Rich, mild flesh is very popular with chefs and gardeners. No bitterness.

This variety produces round eggplants of 5cm in diameter with green stripes on the skin. The tomato-like eggplants are very popular in Thailand and Vietnam. They are used extensively in many Asian foods.

The Long Purple Eggplant offers high yields of 8-10" cucumber shaped eggplants. It has a firm flesh and mild taste.

This Italian heirloom produces aubergines that are medium in size, round in shape and of light purple and white colour.

Seeds per pack - 20 Seeds

Country of Origin - Proudly produced in South Africa by Sandveld Organics

Certified Organic by - KIWA BCS ÖKO-GARANTIE GmbH

About the producer - Seeds for Africa and Sandveld Organics have entered into an exclusive strategic partnership to offer a large range of South African grown certified organic seeds. Sandveld Organics are an organic farm in Lamberts Bay on the Cape West Coast. Founded in 1998 Sandveld Organics has achieved and maintained organic certification with KIWA BCS ÖKO-GARANTIE GmbH since 1998. Sandveld Organics are the ONLY South African company growing certified organic seed.

Classic tapered teardrop shape, creamy white fruits are smooth, when mature.