| Scientific name | Solanum melongena L. var sepentinum | 
| Storage conditions | 7-10 °C | 
| Shelf life | 7 days | 
| Availability | All year round | 
Eggplant green, also called Makhuea Yao, is usually 10-12 inches long with subtle sweet flavour and few seeds if picked early. The mild and tender flesh makes them ideal for stir-fry and curry dishes as they are good at absorbing rich flavours.