Thai eggplants (forum)

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Bunnies in Bunbury have "Thai eggplants' but are they the true Thai eggplants noted for their tiny fruit that are used whole in stir fries, curries, etc?? The photo on the label shows a striped purplish fruit, but no mention of their size!
Yeah I bought one anyway!

Time: 16th November 2012 11:39am

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Pauline says...
They use thin, long purple egg plants in Thailand too. I think I have seen seeds for the type you are talking about on eBay. I think called pea egg plants or similar. I haven't seen any actual plants of them for sale though.
Good luck.

Time: 16th November 2012 8:30pm

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Mike says...
I have a few thai eggplant varieties and while pea types and long purples,yellows,greens and whites are commonly grown in thailand, the name thai eggplant usually refers to a different group.They are the crispy ones that are spherical or eggshaped and often have darker green striping.Some have a purple flush,are yellow when still small but pale greens are most common.The red ones are soft and not usually called thai eggplant.
They are used in stirfries,soups,curries etc and I find them more useful than the big 'western sloppies'.The plants can live years as well not dying back after one season.

Time: 17th November 2012 9:08am

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snottiegobble says...
Mike I think Pauline has hit the nail on the head, PEA eggplants is what I am after, but sadly this one from Bunnies isnt one. Someone gave me some seed but none germinated, maybe too early so will try again! Mary T, thanks to you I have 3 baby ROCOTOS growing!

Time: 17th November 2012 3:22pm

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Mike says...
My rocotos passed away when the weather got warm but some I passed on to my brother are thriving.
One pea eggplant is a big thorny weed that grows all over the place here and I forgot its name.The fruit are collected with enthusiasm.Another I used to have is a small plant and they go red like tiny cherry tomatoes if left too long.The 'peas' are unlikely to be sold in nurseries.

Time: 17th November 2012 3:55pm

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MaryT says...
You only need one Rocoto as it's a crazy producer. You wouldn't know what to do with three, SG. Mine is full of flowers and fruit at the moment. It's a bit straggly in its habit and doesn't mind living in the shade of other trees and lean all over their lower branches.

Time: 17th November 2012 5:08pm

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Julie says...
Mary, three of my Rocoto germinated, one was lost, and I now have two small healthy seedlings.

But they are so slow! The common chillies are about three times the size. Are they perennial? Most perennial plants are slower growing than annuals.

Time: 17th November 2012 9:19pm

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MaryT says...
Yes, Julie; they're perennial but I have bird's eyes that are five years old and producing so it's no big deal. I just chop them down by half after fruiting then they just keep going.

Time: 18th November 2012 7:53am

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Brendan says...
Mike (or anyone else), is the Devil's Fig (solanum torvum), the same as Pea Eggplant? I was told Devil's Fig was poisonous?
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Time: 18th November 2012 8:56am

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Phil@Tyalgum says...
Try this link for wild eggplant ID

http://www.plantnames.unimelb.edu.au/new/Sorting/CATALOGUE/Pt2-Asian-eggplants.html#Solanum-torvum

note there is a whole series of eggplant ID on the page

Time: 18th November 2012 11:09am

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MaryT says...
Thanks Phil, that's a good site with great pics.

However, after all that I still cannot decide which one I have
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Time: 18th November 2012 3:55pm

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Mike says...
That is great site alright.The feral is just S.torvum alright and all the thai ones that are good are S.melongena.Mary it was either green doll or thai round green as both go yellow when old and I have loads of both.

Time: 18th November 2012 5:39pm

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snottiegobble says...
Mind blowing site Phyl, thanks! To think that eggplants, tomatoes, capsicums & chillis were all South American originally & now spread across the world in many forms!
I am trying these seeds again, they are from a Thai Aussie who went for a holiday!

Time: 20th November 2012 12:07am

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Mike says...
I have been meaning to post pix of some of the more glamorous eggplants around in peoples gardens.These are 3 in demand.
There is the orange pea eggplant.
White Thai crunchy globe
Small crunchy purple
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Time: 14th December 2012 9:40pm

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Mike says...
Sorry it has to be in 2 postings.The above pea eggplant is a small plant with fruit valued for flavouring,sauces and for uses in un-eggplant like ways.
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Time: 14th December 2012 9:43pm

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JUJUBE FOR SALE IN MELBOURNE says...
Thanks for posting those pictures Mike!Those yummy eggplants are excellent in curry and stew.
BTW, I saw some fresh Durian in Dandenong market Victoria for $29.99 per kg so the whole fruit is about 50 bucks. Soursop (turn black) but still $20 per kg. black sapote for $9 per kg. Choconan mango for $5 per kg.

Time: 14th December 2012 9:58pm

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Mike says...
Well howdy Lucy there is some fruit starting up now.
Brian Watson dropped off many kg of free frozen durian flesh last weekend from his D99 AND 101'S as well as his luangs and gumpuns.Those prices are steep.
These 4 lychee types were $4-99kg today.I wonder how many people can pick the varieties.
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Time: 14th December 2012 10:11pm

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JUJUBE FOR SALE IN MELBOURNE says...
Wow, How lucky are you to have those yummy local durian flesh. I can only dream about those tasty fruits. I know how to eat lychees but hopeless in recognizing the varieties. I think I know the ones at the bottom is the small seed type. I saw in the market today for $15 per kg. I could not afford that price.

Time: 14th December 2012 10:18pm

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Mike says...
Lucy yes you picked fai zee siu the top variety.The 2 tai so lines and kwai mai pink are good as well.
I have been hit by a fruit tsunami in the last couple of weeks with lots of mangosteens,durian,jackfruit,chempadak and bananas given to me.I couple hardly eat my way through and give away enough.I didn't need to turn into a pig before xmas.Say hello to Ian for me please.

Time: 14th December 2012 10:52pm

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MaryT says...
Yum Mike; I'm crazy for lychees but they're too expensive in Sydney at the moment. :( No doubt the price will come down before too long. Love the look of the orange pea eggplant.

Time: 14th December 2012 11:07pm

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VF says...
MaryT, I don't know if offer still available, but earlier this week 500g punnets of lychee, (FZS?, with many size of golfballs), for $4.99 at Aldi. Were delicious!

Time: 15th December 2012 6:33am

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MaryT says...
Thanks, VF; that's half the price of Woolies. I like Aldi's stuff, especially their organic honey from Ligurian bees (from Australian hives). Photo of yellow eggplant from Mike.

Time: 15th December 2012 8:48am

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MaryT says...
Yellow eggplant from Mike.
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Time: 15th December 2012 8:49am

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Mike says...
Mary that one has a small egg shaped stripey green fruit that are crisp.They go yellow when they are a bit older.That is a healthy plant.

Time: 15th December 2012 9:08am

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VF says...
Ahh, I think that must be the eggplant I received too from you Mike.(Thanks again). Are they cooked/used in any special way?
MaryT, I looked up the Ligurian bees - interesting history. I buy local organic honey, but I may have to try your suggestion at least once. BTW, lovely looking plant - you're definitely Queen of the pots!

Time: 15th December 2012 9:29am

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JUJUBE FOR SALE IN MELBOURNE says...
Hi Mike,

Ian said hello to you and Nat too. I could see you are having a hard life eating those fruits ;-)

Hi Mary,

Well done. The eggplant looks very healthy.

Time: 15th December 2012 10:45am

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MaryT says...
Thanks Lucy, VF, Mike

Time: 15th December 2012 11:22am

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