Tag: Eggplant

To manage bacterial wilt of eggplant, multiple measures such as use of resistant cultivars, grafting seedlings with wild rootstock, crop rotation, soil fumigation, and chemical controls have been recommended. What bacteria causes wilt eggplant? Abstract. Bacterial wilt (BW), caused by Ralstonia solanacearum, is a major limiting factor for eggplant (Solarium melongena) production in the tropics […]

Eggplants can yield 500 to 700 bushels (33 pounds per bushel) per acre. Eggplants are tender and should be handled carefully. Eggplants can be stored for up to one week at 55 degrees Fahrenheit and 90 to 95 percent relative humidity. What is the yield of eggplant per hectare? Commercial growers after years of practice […]

Certain foods such as acidic foods, tomatoes, eggplant, and possibly gluten, may also cause them to develop. Ingredients in toothpaste can trigger a canker sore. Unlike cold sores, canker sores are not contagious. What vegetables cause canker sores? Fruits and vegetables Other known foods that can irritate or create a canker sore are strawberries, figs, […]

The symptoms of an eggplant allergy usually resemble those of other food allergies. Symptoms include: hives. itchy or tingly lips, tongue, or throat. Why does my tongue itch when I eat eggplant? Turns out, it is not uncommon to experience an itchy mouth and throat after eating eggplant. This could be attributed to the fact […]

Once the skin is peeled off, the white eggplant has a white flesh whereas the purple eggplant has a greenish hue. When comparing the size, the white eggplant is smaller to purple eggplant. Unlike the purple eggplant, the white ones come less bitter, denser and creamier. Is white eggplant natural? Types Of White Eggplant: Are […]

Red and purple mixed together create a complex tertiary color that can be used with white or brown to create an eggplant or plum hue. What shade of purple is eggplant? brownish-purpleEggplant is a dark purple or brownish-purple color that resembles the color of the outer skin of European eggplants. Another name for the color […]

Aluminum, tin, copper, iron and cast-iron are reactive metals that negatively interact with the pH levels of acidic foods such as eggplant. These metals result in the vegetable turning a dull gray or brown color. How do you keep eggplant from browning? To prevent this from happening, prepare a bowl of water in advance prior […]

Harvesting Time The fruit is usually between 4 and 7 inches (10 to 18 cm), depending on the cultivar. It would be best if you harvested white eggplants before the skin turns yellow. Ripe eggplants should feel firm to the touch but not hard, with white, glossy skin. How big do white eggplant plants get? […]

When potatoes, eggplant or apples are peeled or cut, certain enzymes are exposed to air. When an enzyme called polyphenol oxidase, also known as tyrosinase is exposed to oxygen, oxidation takes place, which leads to browning of the surfaces of these fruits. What caused the eggplant to change its color? QUESTION: Our eggplant is producing […]

Garden egg. Garden egg is what the eggplant is natively called in Nigeria and many parts of West Africa. How do you preserve fresh garden eggs? Is Garden egg same as eggplant? Garden egg is a type of eggplant that shares the same family along with many other varieties. The most popularly known eggplant is […]

Long and purple eggplant varieties, like the Fortuner F1 and Banate King F1, are popular in most regions in the Philippines. Meanwhile, long, green, and white eggplant like the Amor F1 is grown mostly in Batangas. Our Ilocano fellowmen prefer the short and oblong types like the Domino F1. What is the best type of […]

When pruning eggplant, the traditional shape to go for has three stems. You should leave the first main division, where the first two stems diverge from the base, as well as one other strong stem. Remove all others. Does eggplant plant need pruning? ANSWER: Eggplants, like fellow nightshade family member tomatoes benefit from staking and […]

The eggplant, olanum melongena L., locally known as talong is one of the most popular vegetable in the Philippines grown solely for domestic consumption. The crop can be grown any time of the year in areas with good irrigation and drainage. How long does eggplant take to grow in the Philippines? Talong or eggplant (Solanum […]

Eggplant grows best in sandy loam to clay loam soils. Eggplant can be grown in a deep fertile and well drained, silt loam to clay loam, with a pH range of 5.5 – 6.5. It can grow on temperature between 20-30 centigrade during daytime and 20-27 centigrade at night. Rainfall requirements varies from 1000-1500 mm […]

Eggplant production value in the Philippines 2011-2020 In 2020, the value of eggplant produced in the Philippines amounted to 6.04 billion Philippine pesos. The production value of eggplant in the country peaked in 2018 at 7.41 billion Philippine pesos. What is the economic value of eggplant? Based on data from 2014, the global production of […]

Eggplant Parmesan (Parmigiana di melanzane), is a true classic Italian dish that has become immensely popular around the world. So much so, it has spawned other versions of “Parmesan”-style dishes that don’t really exist in Italy (or at least not under this name), such as chicken Parmesan and veal Parmesan. Where did eggplant parmesan come […]

Italy. Rollatini Alternative names Involtini Place of origin Italy Main ingredients Eggplant or veal or chicken or fish, ricotta Food energy (per serving) 20 kcal (84 kJ) Is Rollatini an Italian word? noun (used with a singular or plural verb)Italian Cooking. a dish consisting of thin slices of poultry or meat rolled around a filling, […]

Alongside this rush, it spurs a release of dopamine, our body’s “happy hormone,” and a corresponding feeling of elation. The combination feels exhilarating to cigarette smokers and is in part the reason they have such a hard time when it’s time to quit. What are the side effects of eggplant? Eggplant allergy symptoms hives. itchy […]

When eaten raw, eggplant has a somewhat bitter, but pleasant taste and spongy texture. Once cooked, though, the taste becomes more mild and a bit richer. It also takes on a soft, creamy texture. What does raw eggplant taste like? Eggplant has a flavor similar to summer squash or zucchini: tender, mild, and sweet with […]

Aubergine color is astonishingly flattering and attractive as it is in the middle of the color spectrum. Since it falls in the middle, it can be said that it is neither too warm nor too cool. We can agree. Is eggplant a warm or cool color? What are examples of warm colors? “In general, warm […]