It comes from the western African nation of Burkina Faso, hence its name. This is the most exciting new eggplant I have ever grown ! And ...Read Morethis was the "Year of the Eggplant" for me when I grew out 8 very rare varieties of foreign and heirloom Eggplants. Huge 6+ foot tall plant with showy dark purple stems and very large green leaves, with spectacular brilliant reddish orange color fruit . The fruit is about 5 inches across , slightly flat with deep ribbing and wrinkles. Beautiful enough to grow as an edible ornamental for your flower garden.
I believe Baker Creek rareseeds.com carries this variety, only, they call it Aubergine Du Burkina Faso.
It comes from the western African nation of Burkina Faso, hence its name. This is the most exciting new eggplant I have ever grown ! And ...Read More