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lynnerobin Lexington, SC Aug 02, 2007

My mom in law has a few white eggplant plants, that look like eggs, are they edible or just for decoration????

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deanna8 Raeford, NC Aug 03, 2007

lynnerobin They are for eating I am growing white ones too, I heard they were sweeter and more delicate flavor. Mine is called Cloud Nine.After seeing the white ones grow you really know why they are called eggplants because they look so much like eggs. I have only ever eaten the purple ones so cannot wait to try these. Mine are almost ready to pick. Says they grow 7" but don't know if I picked a little sooner if the taste would be affected so am waiting. Deanna

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Farmerdill Augusta, GA(Zone 8a) Aug 03, 2007

White eggplants are ok, but there are two versions of the Easter Eggplant which look like an egg. The others like Casper and Cloud Nine look like white Italian type eggplant, elongated.
http://davesgarden.com/pf/go/1383/ This one looks like an egg, turns yellow when ripe. I have grown it, it may be edible but it sure isn't tasty
http://davesgarden.com/pf/go/2017/ This one is a true eggplant, but more of a novelty than anything else.

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lynnerobin Lexington, SC Aug 03, 2007

Thanks for the reply's I thought that you could eat them, but wasn't sure, I will be raiding my mom-in -law's garden. Thanks Lynne

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deanna8 Raeford, NC Aug 03, 2007

I grew them because someone told me they were their favorite, milder and sweeter. I haven't tried them yet but you learn as you go. I will let you know if any good.The description on tag says white and does not say they turn yellow.Says pure white fruit no bitterness. They are a Bonnie plant. Deanna

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Sequee Carmel, NY(Zone 6b) Aug 03, 2007

Cloud Nine and Italian White are very good. The Easter Egg is small, and in my opinion, too much work to be bothered with. They do work nicely for kababobs, but are not user friendly for most dishes.

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