Eggplant

This unique African variety has a delicious, unexpectedly semi-sweet flavor. The fruit are versatile and can be eaten raw, boiled, sautéed, or in soups. Many… Read More »What Is Zebra Eggplant?

The Rosa Bianca eggplant variety produces 4–6″ round, white and lavender-colored fruits which have very little bitterness and a rich, creamy texture. An Italian variety,… Read More »What Is Rosa Bianca Eggplant?

Japan. The name Japanese eggplant is used as a general descriptor for many different varieties of eggplants grown in Japan. Is Japanese eggplant from Japan?… Read More »Where Is Japanese Eggplant From?

Thai Eggplant For curries and stir-fries, you can substitute with long aubergine or purple eggplant. What can I use instead of Thai eggplant? You can… Read More »Can You Substitute Eggplant For Thai Eggplant?

Harvest the fruits when they are still glossy and 6 to 8 in. (15-20 cm) long for traditional-sized eggplant, 2 to 3 in. (5-7 cm)… Read More »What Size Black Beauty Eggplant Should I Pick?

The best place to store eggplant for a few days is in the refrigerator. Does fresh picked eggplant need to be refrigerated? The best place… Read More »Should Eggplant Be Refrigerated After Picking?

‘Ichiban’ is a Japanese hybrid that loves hot weather, but will also thrive in cooler climates – and it bears fruit all the way through… Read More »Is Ichiban Eggplant A Hybrid?

Eggplants are perennial, warm-weather vegetables from the nightshade family that are ideal for grilling, pickling, and incorporating into dishes like stir-fry and baba ghanoush. Will… Read More »Are Japanese Eggplants Perennial?

Japanese eggplants are elongated and slender, averaging 20 to 25 centimeters in length, and have an oblong to cylindrical shape, tapering slightly at the ends.… Read More »How Long Do Japanese Eggplants Get?

Stored unwashed, unwrapped, and uncut in the vegetable drawer of the fridge, Japanese eggplant will keep for a good three or four days. Should you… Read More »How Long Do Japanese Eggplants Last In Fridge?