Konasu Aubergine Seeds

Egg Plant Konasu Seeds – 15 Fresh Seeds

Konasu is an unusual traditional Japanese aubergine prized for its small, glossy purple-black fruits, tender flesh and excellent culinary qualities.

Unlike the large elongated aubergines commonly found in supermarkets, Konasu produces miniature, rounded to oval fruits, often harvested while still small and tender. The dark skin contrasts beautifully with the creamy white flesh inside.

The plants have an upright, productive habit and are particularly well suited to containers, greenhouses and warm sheltered gardens. Konasu can also cope well with pot culture, making it a great option where growing space is limited.

The fruits have a mild, savoury aubergine flavour and tender texture when cooked. Their small size makes them particularly useful for stir-fries, grilling, roasting, steaming and Japanese-style dishes, where the fruits can often be cooked whole or halved.

The Japanese name Konasu essentially means “small” or “baby aubergine”, which perfectly describes this distinctive little variety.

🍆 Variety Details

Variety: Konasu
Species: Solanum melongena
Type: Japanese miniature aubergine
Fruit Colour: Deep purple to purple-black
Fruit Shape: Small, rounded to oval
Flesh: Creamy white
Habit: Upright and productive
Position: Full sun
Best For: Pots, greenhouses and sheltered gardens
Uses: Stir-fries, grilling, steaming, roasting & Japanese cuisine
Seed Count: 15 fresh seeds