Tag: Eggplant

Just place cut eggplants skin side up on a microwave-safe casserole, brush the skin with olive oil and drizzle 1-2 tablespoons of water around the eggplants. How can we stop the eggplant from changing color? Black eggplant can ruin the appearance of a dish. To prevent this from happening, prepare a bowl of water in […]

Place the fried eggplant on a baking sheet, and put it in the freezer for two hours so that each individual slice freezes. Once the fried eggplant is frozen, you can transfer it to a freezer-safe container. It will keep for about three to four months. Does cooked eggplant freeze well? Cook First, Then Freeze […]

Overripe – One of the main causes of white eggplant turning yellow is allowing it to grow too long. Overripe eggplant results in mushy flesh and bitter flavor. Knowing when to pick your young eggplants can solve this problem. Pest Infestation – Pests invading your eggplant bushes cause yellowing of leaves and skin. Can you […]

Asian Items Japanese Eggplant (0.2 average eggplant) contains 5g total carbs, 3g net carbs, 0g fat, 1g protein, and 25 calories. Is Japanese eggplant nutritious? It’s a high source of dietary fiber and is packed with vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, folate, potassium and manganese. Why is eggplant not good for you? Eggplants are […]

Once the water has reached a rolling boil, drop the eggplant rounds into the pot, and blanch them for four minutes. This will kill any bacteria that may be present, and stop the enzyme action, so they hold up well in the freezer. Prep a large bowl of ice water while the eggplant is blanching. […]

Diabetes & CKD Foods Below are just a few examples of foods a person with both diabetes and CKD can eat. Your dietitian can give you lots more suggestions and help you find recipes for tasty meals: Fruits: berries, grapes, cherries, apples, plums. Veggies: cauliflower, onions, eggplant, turnips. Who should not eat eggplant? The bottom […]

In my case, I’ve ended up with a few large zucchini that seem to have materialized overnight, and this recipe, a riff on eggplant Parmesan, is one of my favorite ways to use them. The substitution here is very simple: I just use the zucchini in place of the eggplant. What can I use in […]

Green eggplants must be cooked and develop a meaty, tender, and soft texture when heated. The eggplants also have a mild, sweet flavor with subtle earthy nuances and fewer bitter notes than other colored eggplant varieties. What is the best tasting eggplant? Sweet, tender, flavorful and creamy, Fairy Tale are simply the best eggplants we’ve […]

Good Eggplant Companion Plants First, there are herbs which can improve the flavor of eggplant and protect it from pests. Many strongly scented herbs will repel insect attacks and make great companions for eggplant, including rosemary, chamomile, lavender, sage, dill, marjoram, and catnip. What should you not plant with eggplant? Eggplant – A good companion […]

Like tomatoes and peppers, eggplants develop and hang from the branches of a plant that can grow several feet in height. Because they need warm soil, eggplants are usually purchased as 6- to 8-week-old transplants (or started indoors about two months in advance) to get a head start. Where do they grow eggplants? Production Country […]

Eggplants are one of the great quintessential summer vegetables. However, while eggplants love the heat, too much heat stress can cause flower drop and fallen immature fruits due to poor pollination. Fortunately, there are many eggplant varieties that perform better in the heat. Is eggplant drought resistant? Eggplant (Solanum melongena L.) is known to have […]

July, August, and September (even into October) are all harvest months for eggplant, depending on where you live and the variety you planted. Don’t wait too long to harvest! What time of year can you buy eggplant? SEASON: Although available year-round, eggplant is at its peak from July to October. CHOOSING: When selecting, look for […]

Most eggplants require 70 to 85 days from transplanting to produce a mature fruit. Some varieties of eggplant, such as “Orient Express,” produce nearly seedless fruits. This makes the tender flesh more appetizing and can reduce bitterness. Is there an eggplant with no seeds? There is an eggplant variety marketed by the Israeli Ein Yahav […]

The best time to plant eggplant is in late spring after the last threat of frost. Eggplants have a long growing season, so you’ll need to start them indoors around eight weeks before your region’s last frost date. Is eggplant a summer or winter? Answer: They are warm season vegetables so they slow down considerably […]

Eggplant is a heat-loving vegetable that does best in temperatures between 70 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Lower temperatures inhibit pollination and fruit-set; at 50 degrees, the flowers will drop. Is eggplant A cold food? Eggplants are best eaten young, since the mature seeds get very bitter because they contain nicotinoid alkaloids. The eggplant is considered […]

Answer: They are warm season vegetables so they slow down considerably as temperatures drop. Although eggplants will keep growing and flowering, they are more productive if cut back and allowed to regrow during late summer. Is eggplant A winter veg? Eggplant can be planted throughout autumn and winter in warmer temperate zones, spring and summer […]

Eggplant allergy symptoms hives. itchy or tingly lips, tongue, or throat. coughing. stomach pain or cramping. vomiting. diarrhea. Can you have an allergic reaction to eggplant? The symptoms of eggplant allergy commonly experienced, because of ingestion of eggplant in cooked form, include skin rashes, itching and swelling in the throat, and itching and reddening of […]

If your eggplant leaves are curling, it could be due to a plant virus, an insect infestation, or one of the most common mistakes made by gardeners everywhere: underwatering or overwatering. How do I stop my leaves from curling? In order to avoid curling leaves due to soil that is too soggy, always allow the […]

Prevention/control For eggplant, drape the row cover over hoops – don’t let the material lay directly on plants. Spray a product like “Surround”, which are repellents made from kaolin clay mixed with water. They create a particle barrier after drying that inhibits flea beetles and greatly reduces feeding. What is the best pesticide for eggplant? […]

Table 3. Fungicides for Use in Home Gardens for Eggplant Disease Control. Strategies for Managing Diseases in Eggplant. Pest Active Ingredient Notes Phomopsis and Foliar Diseases Copper Preventative only Chlorothalonil Preventative only Phytophthora blight Potassium phosphite Apply as a drench Copper Preventative only How do you treat eggplant fungus? Listed below are symptoms of the […]