A man holds up freshly picked aubergines, Chittagong Hill Tracts, Bangladesh, Asia

A female farmer harvests an aubergine (eggplant) using a knife, Uganda, Africa

Eggplant (aubergines) for sale in Chaudi Market, Goa, India, Asia

Antipasti, grilled peppers, eggplant, zucchini with ham, cheese and red wine bottle

Healthy food - Baked vegetables with Purple Brussels sprouts, broccoli, cauliflower and onions on baking sheet

Baked small eggplants, stuffed with mushrooms and pomegranate in baking pan

Antelope Canyon in Arizona

Healthy food - Baked vegetables with Purple Brussels sprouts, broccoli, cauliflower and onions on baking sheet

Healthy food - Baked vegetables with Purple Brussels sprouts, broccoli, cauliflower and onions on baking sheet

Homemade tomato soup with roasted eggplant and basil on dark background

Antelope Canyon in Arizona

Laid table in violet, perspective, surreal, eggplant, red cabbage, rice, yogurt, grapes, apple, flowers, cauliflower, still life, food photography, studio photography, Italy, Europe

Stuffed aubergine, vegetarian, served on a plate

Eggplants on a brown background

Harvesting in the vegetable garden

Eggplant 'Angela' harvested and left to dry. The fruits should not lose too much water but it is possible to dry the eggplant, cut into slices.

Harvest of an eggplant grown in a pot

Aubergine 'Violetta di Firenze'

Aubergine 'Violetta di Firenze'

Aubergine violette de Barbentane