Turkish Orange Eggplant
Easy to Grow
Non-GMO & Natural
High Germination Rate
Loved by Chefs
10 Seeds+
🍆 Turkish Orange Eggplant Seeds
Solanum aethiopicum
A vibrant heirloom from Turkey 🇹🇷🌿, Turkish Orange Eggplant produces round, tomato-like fruits that ripen from green 💚 to fiery orange-red 🧡❤️. Compact plants yield heavy crops of these striking globes, prized for their bitter, complex flavor when mature and their tender, mild taste when harvested young. Both ornamental and edible, they’re a standout for chefs who love ingredients with bold color and heritage flair.
👅 Flavor Profile:
Young fruits: Mild 🍆, slightly sweet 🌱.
Mature fruits: Boldly bitter 🌶️, earthy 🌿, complex.
🍴 Culinary Uses:
🥘 Roast or grill whole for smoky, earthy depth
🍲 Add to stews, curries, or braises for bold flavor
🥗 Slice young fruits raw or sautéed for a mild, tender bite
🍛 Use in traditional Mediterranean & Middle Eastern recipes
🍴 Plate as a decorative garnish for farm-to-table dishes
👨🍳 Chef’s Pitch:
Turkish Orange Eggplant is the chef’s visual powerhouse 🍆👨🍳🔥. With fiery orange fruits and a flavor that ranges from mild to bold, it brings color drama + heritage authenticity to dishes. A versatile eggplant that doubles as both centerpiece garnish and robust cooking ingredient.
🌱 Growing Notes:
🪴 Compact annual, 18–24” tall, prolific producer
🍆 Round fruits, 2–3” diameter, green ➡️ orange-red ripening
🌞 Thrives in full sun, warm-season crop
⏱ Matures in 70–80 days
🌿 Best harvested young for tender flavor, mature for decorative or bold taste
✨ Quick Facts:
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Latin Name: Solanum aethiopicum (‘Turkish Orange’)
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Habit: Annual, compact 18–24” tall
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Fruit Size: 2–3” round, ripens orange-red
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Flavor: Mild when young, bitter & earthy when mature
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Culinary Uses: Roasts, stews, curries, garnishes
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Special Use: Ornamental + edible heirloom
Turkish Orange Eggplant
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From glossy purple classics to slender Asian varieties and vibrant striped heirlooms, our eggplant seeds offer both beauty and flavor. Selected for strong germination, vigorous growth, and reliable yields, these varieties thrive in summer gardens. Roast them, grill them, or simmer them into rich stews — every eggplant harvest brings depth, color, and character to your cooking.
From Garden to Kitchen
Premium Eggplant Varieties
Our eggplant seeds are open-pollinated, non-GMO, and chosen for their performance in the garden and versatility in the kitchen. From Italian globes perfect for eggplant parmigiana to Japanese varieties that grill to silky perfection, each type delivers abundant harvests and outstanding culinary value. With striking colors, tender flesh, and adaptability across cuisines, these seeds make eggplants a centerpiece crop for growers and chefs alike.
Frequent Asked Questions
Q: Are your seeds suitable for home gardeners and professional chefs?
Absolutely! Our seeds are chosen for exceptional flavor, vibrant growth, and reliable yields—perfect for home gardens, restaurant kitchens, and culinary professionals alike.
Q: What does “heritage” or “heirloom” mean for your seeds?
Heritage and heirloom seeds are traditional varieties passed down through generations, valued for their flavor, history, and ability to be saved and replanted.
Q: How high is the germination rate of your seeds?
Our seeds are tested for high germination rates, ensuring strong, healthy plants when grown under proper conditions.
Q: Do you offer rare or specialty varieties?
Yes—we pride ourselves on offering unique, flavorful, and hard-to-find varieties that bring diversity and richness to your culinary creations.
