Did you know that eggplant plants can grow up to six feet tall? The fruit can vary in size from long and slender to round to the more traditional purple bulbous egg-shape?
read moreDid you know that the best way to prepare eggplant is to make sure you get a lot of the excess moisture out? Two ways to do this is to (1) heavily salt and let sit for 30 minutes; wash off the salt and pat dry; (2) apply weight to the slices to squeeze out the excess moisture. You can even combine the two to accelerate the process!
read moreDid you know that eggplant takes 150 days from seed to harvest? It also thrives in warmer environments where daytime temps top 80 degrees. Eggplant starter plants should be started about two months before transplanting (transplant two to three weeks after the average last frost date).
read moreDid you know that eggplant performs best in full sun with rich soil with excellent drainage? They are easily susceptible to root rot in soil that is too moist. This make them perfect for growing in an Eco Garden!
read moreDid you know that eggplant originates in India and the East Indies and is sometimes referred to as Guinea squash?
read moreDid you know that eggplant plants are very susceptible to pests? The list of normal pests is a traditional who’s who of the pest world: aphids, cutworms, potato bugs, spider mites, etc. This makes eggplant a difficult organic product to grow as commercial pest control is very often needed to allow the plants to thrive.
read moreDid you know that eggplant is related to tomatoes, peppers and potatoes?
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