Tag: Eggplant

You can plant your eggplants directly in your greenhouse to keep all year round or move your pots from your garden to your greenhouse. If choosing the first option, your eggplants will remain in a warm environment all year round and, with the right amount of care, can still produce fruit during winter. Is eggplant […]

Eggplants—also known as aubergines or brinjals—are warm-weather vegetables that are harvested in mid- to late summer. Eggplants taste best when harvested young. Is eggplant a summer or winter? Answer: They are warm season vegetables so they slow down considerably as temperatures drop. What season is best for eggplant? Eggplants are in peak season from July […]

Question: Will my eggplant plant continue to produce through the fall and winter? 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. Are eggplants winter? As eggplants are tropical […]

Aside from its green top, the entire eggplant is edible: its purple skin, its white flesh, and the tiny seeds inside. Eggplant contains protein, fiber, and a wide range of vitamins and minerals as well as some antioxidants. Eggplant should be cooked before eating. Why eggplant should not be eaten? Eggplants are part of the […]

Question: Will my eggplant plant continue to produce through the fall and winter? Answer: They are warm season vegetables so they slow down considerably as temperatures drop. Are eggplants winter? As eggplants are tropical plants, they prefer warmer weather and aren’t climatized to the harsh weather that is guaranteed in parts of the world that […]

The average eggplant has about 11mg of solanine. How much solanine is in an eggplant? “A ripe eggplant contains the most solanine: 75 micrograms per gram of fruit,” he added. “In order to injure herself, a 150-lb person would need to eat about 40 million micrograms of solanine, which is 500,000 grams of eggplant, or […]

True or false? False, raw eggplants are not poisonous. However, the leaves and flowers of the plant can be toxic. Plants in the nightshade familynightshade familyThe Solanaceae /sɒləˈneɪʃiː/, or nightshades, are a family of flowering plants that ranges from annual and perennial herbs to vines, lianas, epiphytes, shrubs, and trees, and includes a number of […]

Eggplant is a favorite host of multiple species of flea beetles, which are mostly in the genus Epitrix. Flea beetles have chewing mouthparts and feed on leaves, making small, shot-like holes. Their damage is most serious when the plants are small and have just a few leaves. What is the best pesticide for eggplant? The […]

Cultural and Mechanical Control. Hosing off your eggplant with a strong blast from your garden hose can help control small flea beetle populations. Prevent the pests from even reaching your eggplants by covering seedlings and young plants with floating row covers. What is the best pesticide for eggplant? The insecticides used by vegetable farmers on […]

Eggplant leaves are not very palatable and few animals will choose to eat them unless they are really hungry. While groundhogs are on the bottom of the list, they will eat them if hungry. Rabbits and deer are in the same category, but be advised, unless your fence is over four feet high, it will […]

Don’t be afraid to fertilize-eggplants are heavy feeders. And water eggplants thoroughly during dry spells. What vegetables are heavy feeders? Examples of heavy feeders are tomatoes, peppers, corn, squash, melons and cucumbers. Other common garden vegetables that can benefit from some extra nutrition are broccoli, cabbage, beets and carrots. There are a number of options […]

Additional Eggplant Companions Peppers, both sweet and hot, make good companion plants, as they have the same growing needs and are susceptible to the same pests and diseases. Tomatoes are often used as eggplant companions. Potatoes and spinach are also said to make great companion plantings too. What should you not plant after eggplant? What […]

spring. 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 have a long growing season, so you’ll need to start them indoors around eight weeks before your region’s last frost date. When should eggplant be planted? […]

100 to 120 days. 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. Don’t wait too long to harvest! Eggplant tastes best when harvested young. How long does it take […]

An overwatered eggplant will also show symptoms of this problem on its leaves. Look for leaves that feel wet, soft, and limp. More symptoms of overwatering include premature leaf drop of new growth and soft, brown, or mushy roots that prevent the plant from taking water, causing leaf curl and wilting. Can eggplants be overwatered? […]

Q: Can I plant tomatoes and eggplant together? A: Yes! Tomatoes and eggplant are both members of the nightshade family and have similar growing requirements. Just be sure to give them both plenty of room, and lots of compost or organic matter. What should you not plant next to eggplant? Eggplant – A good companion […]

Spread black plastic over the bare soil around plants, avoiding plant stems, to warm the soil, and cover plants with either floating spun fabric or large, clear soda or water bottles with their bases cut off. Will eggplants grow back? Eggplant plants can come back every year but they usually won’t. Eggplants rarely survive long […]

As the plants grow, they need an even moisture supply. They do well with a drip irrigation system, but many watering methods work. When the first blossoms appear, spray the plants with a seaweed extract with one teaspoon of Epsom salts dissolved per gallon. The solution improves fruit set. What is the best fertilizer for […]

Chinese eggplants originated in tropical and subtropical regions, so they require full sun and warm temperatures for adequate growth. Is Chinese eggplant from China? The eggplant is originally from India and reached coastal regions of mainland China first and then Taiwan; the long slender variety is the preferred one for cooking. How does Chinese eggplant […]

Chinese eggplant is thin and long, making it very easy to cut into pieces. There’s no need to peel this variety since the skins cook up very quickly. You can cut them however you prefer (round slices, cubes, etc), but traditionally, this type of dish uses eggplant that’s cut into thick matchsticks. How do you […]