Eggplant

Use a rich, well-draining soil, amended with organic matter such as compost plus a fertilizer high in phosphorous. Plant each eggplant deeply enough to bury… Read More »Can I Bury Eggplant Stems?

To test eggplant fruit for maturity, press the fruit with your thumb; if the flesh springs back it’s green and not ripe; if your thumb… Read More »How Will You Determine The Maturity Of Eggplant?

Eggplant (Solanum melongena) is a fruit, rather than a vegetable, and belongs to the nightshade family. Depending on the variety, they can be black, purple,… Read More »Do All Eggplants Have Seeds?

Italian eggplants, botanically classified as Solanum melongena, are members of the nightshade family, Solanaceae, which contains over 3000 species along with tomatoes and potatoes. Although… Read More »Does Italian Eggplant Have Seeds?

Propagating Eggplant Cut a six- to eight-inch portion of healthy stem. Place the cutting in a small container filled halfway with water, and put the… Read More »How Do You Grow Eggplant From Stems?

Sow eggplant seed ¼ to ½ inch deep spaced 4 to 5 inches apart. Most eggplant seeds germinate in 6-12 days. Thin plants to 6… Read More »Can I Plant A Seed From An Eggplant?

Solanaceous vegetables (tomatoes, peppers, eggplant) can generate new roots from both the existing transplant root system and also from stem tissue. Stem generated roots are… Read More »Do Eggplants Grow Roots From The Stem?

Store eggplant seeds in cool, dark, and dry place in an airtight container. How do you collect eggplant seeds for next year? Slice open the… Read More »How Do I Save Eggplant Heirloom Seeds?

Boost Hair Growth Eggplants contain healthy enzymes that stimulate the hair follicles, which promotes healthy hair growth. Eggplant is also high in water content, which… Read More »Is Eggplant Good For Hair Growth?

SPONSORED Optimize Your Daily Health Performance Scoop the seeds out of an eggplant into a bowl of water. Use your fingers to rub the seeds… Read More »How Do You Clean Eggplant Seeds?