70-80 Days to maturity. Solanum aethiopicum. Turkish Orange Eggplant Vegetable Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated, heirloom, high-yielding eggplant. The Turkish Orange Eggplant produces small, round 3-4 inch fruits that start green and mature to a bright, deep orange, resembling tomatoes. The fruits often have decorative stripes or markings and small seeds that are less noticeable than other varieties. The flavor is mild and sweet, with a soft and buttery texture when cooked. Their flavor is more pronounced when fruits are picked young. This variety is believed to have originated in Turkey or Africa and is popular in Mediterranean and African cuisines. Also known as Ethiopian or scarlet eggplant. ~8,440 seeds/oz.