A delicious Italian specialty! Vigorous plants yield abundant 5 to 6 inch beautiful, glossy rich purple fruits streaked in white. Fruits are elongated with plump rounded bottoms and have no thorns on their calyxes to snag your fingers when harvesting! Texture is tender but firm with a creamy delicate flavor and few seeds. Perfect to slice thickly, brush with olive oil, then grill or roast until soft and succulent, top with grated cheese and enjoy throughout the harvest season.