In article >,
George Shirley > wrote:

> >> Try the Japanese eggplant, no harsh or bitter flavor, no need to salt
> >> and squeeze, just peel and cook. That's the only kind we grow anymore.
> >> We've grown Ichiban variety for years and this year we're trying PingTung.
> >
> > Those long slender ones that look like a zucchini?
>
> If there were purple zukes you would be right. <G> They're sweet
> eggplant and easy to grow in most areas. Japan isn't exactly a tropical
> country.

Yes, and I've also seen them in white.
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