Tag: Eggplant

Eggplant is a purple-skinned fruit with a white, spongy flesh. It’s typically used as a vegetable in cooking and a common ingredient in vegan recipes, especially those that mimic the flavors or textures of meat. When cooked, eggplant has a creamy texture. Why is eggplant not good for you? Eggplants are part of the nightshade […]

The Latin name melongena has its roots in the Italian name melazane. This derives from the term “mela insane”, which literally means mad apple. Whilst this species may have the name of a mad apple, aubergine actually belongs to the same family as tomatoes and potatoes, but also the poisonous deadly nightshade. What is Apple […]

The eggplant emoji has become so associated with the penis that people even use the word eggplant as a stand in, or euphemism for, the word penis. What does it mean to call someone eggplant? eggplant: (US, slang, derogatory, offensive) A black person (used mainly by Italian-Americans). What is other name for eggplant? aubergineeggplant, (Solanum […]

In general, when there hasn’t been a frost for two weeks, you are SAFE to plant your eggplant outside in California! Where is eggplant grown in California? PRODUCTION AREAS AND SEASONS There are three main eggplant (Solanum melongena) pro- duction regions in California: the southern desert val- leys (Riverside and San Bernardino Counties), the San […]

Eggplant, Solanum melongena L., is a widely consumed solanaceous crop. It is known by various names, like aubergine, brinjal, melanzana, garden egg, or patlican. Is this a vegetable ?? Why is an eggplant considered a fruit? Eggplants are fruits due to the way they grow. Fruits develop from the flower of a plant and contain […]

Place two seeds in each hole. Planting more than two seeds may deprive the seeds of the nutrition the need to take root, however. How many seeds do you plant in one hole? Don’t exceed three seeds per hole. If more than one germinates, snip off extras at the soil line also. This prevents disturbance […]

Eggplant has a moderately deep root system (36 to 48 inches), most of which will be in the top 18 inches of soil. Is eggplant a taproot? –Eggplants grown from seed are only 6 inches high when 7 weeks old. The strong taproot has penetrated nearly to the 3-foot level. Is eggplant a deep rooted […]

Direct sowing of eggplant Dig ridges 20 inches (50 cm) apart. Place 2 to 3 seeds in the ridges at 20 inch (50 cm) intervals. Cover with light soil. Water regularly. Once sprouted, keep the sprout that is the most vigorous in every seed hole. How do you prepare eggplant seeds for planting? Start eggplant […]

Harvest eggplant 65 to 80 days after transplanting, depending on the variety. When starting from seed, expect 100 to 120 days to maturity. July, August, and September (even into October) are all harvest months for eggplant, depending on where you live and the variety you planted. Is eggplant an annual or perennial? annualMature plants range […]

7-12 days. Sow indoors in the four weeks following the last frost date. Use bottom heat, and keep seedlings warm. Optimal soil temperature: 24-32°C (75-90°F). Seeds should sprout in 7-12 days. How long does eggplant take to grow from plant? 100 to 120 daysHarvest eggplant 65 to 80 days after transplanting, depending on the variety. […]

berry. Botanically classified as a berry, the fruit contains numerous small, soft, edible seeds that taste bitter because they contain or are covered in nicotinoid alkaloids, like the related tobacco. What vegetable family is eggplant in? the nightshade familyNightshade is a family of plants that includes tomatoes, eggplant, potatoes, and peppers. Tobacco is also in […]

In the Philippines, eggplant or talong is the number one vegetable in terms of production area, with an average of 21,225 hectares planted every year. Is eggplant in demand in the Philippines? In the Philippines, eggplant production accounts for more than 30.0% of the total volume of production of the most important vegetables in the […]

In the Philippines, eggplant or talong is the number one vegetable in terms of production area, with an average of 21,225 hectares planted every year. The top five eggplant producing areas in the country are Ilocos, Central Luzon, Cagayan Valley, CALABARZON, and the Bicol region. Which region is the top producer of eggplant in the […]

Eggplant can be planted in any month and anywhere in the Philippines but it’s best from February to June. What is the best month to plant eggplant? Eggplants can only grow in warm soil—50 degrees Fahrenheit or above. The best time to plant eggplant is in late spring after the last threat of frost. Eggplants […]

African eggplants are grown predominantly in Central and West Africa. They have since been introduced into the Caribbean and South America and are even grown in some of the warmer climates of southern Italy. What is an eggplant called in South Africa? aubergineEggplant (Solanum melongena) is also known as aubergine or brinjal. South Africa’s weather […]

While we enjoy eggplants of different shapes, colors and sizes, the early plants bore fruit that was considered ornamental instead of edible. Those plants flowered and grew small white and oval fruits that looked just like chicken eggs. Did eggplants used to look like eggs? Well, way back in the 1700s, early European versions of […]

The most common and the one you most likely recognized is the purple ‘epic’ eggplant, that despite being a fruit is eaten as a vegetable, and does not look like an egg at all. However, eggplant has more varieties of colors and shapes, such as the ‘white star’ eggplant. Why is eggplant called egg? Those […]

Technically eggplants, (as well as tomatoes, bananas, chile peppers and avocados) are all berries, and thus fruits. Is eggplant a hybrid fruit? Eggplant, Behold Hybrid Violet-purple fruits with white stripes, tender skin, few seeds, and a sweet, non-bitter flavor. Why is eggplant not good for you? Eggplants are part of the nightshade family. Nightshades contain […]

As temperatures drop in the fall, eggplant still sets fruit but fruit set is not as reliable and fruit development is slower. Eggplant is generally more sensitive to cooler temperatures than its cousins, tomatoes and peppers. Flowers consistently set fruit down to 60 F nighttime temperatures. Can you get eggplant in winter? In a nutshell, […]

Whether or not eggplant is expensive is a matter of opinion. The average cost of eggplant ranges from one to four dollars a pound. Seasons and shortages are things which can make any type of produce costlier at any given time. How much does eggplant sell for? Prices for eggplant vary depending on the type […]