Shiny, shapely, yummy, colourful eggplants.

If you’re one of those people who can’t resist a shiny black aubergine, you might want to spread your wings and discover some of the more unusual varieties you’ll never find in the shops. Suffice to say that aubergines come in a huge variety of shapes, sizes, and colours plus the regular black you already know and love. Many of the heritage varieties we’ve chosen carry such a load of fruit that they need support – so keep an eye on your plants and have your eggplant recipes ready.