Eggplant

18 to 36 inches tall. Eggplants typically grow 18 to 36 inches tall with a spread of 24 to 36 inches. What is the difference… Read More »How Big Do Italian Eggplants Get?

Thai Eggplant For curries and stir-fries, you can substitute with long aubergine or purple eggplant. What can I use in place of Thai basil? No… Read More »What Can You Substitute For Thai Eggplant?

Because of its firm texture, which turns creamy during cooking yet holds its shape, Japanese eggplant is especially good for baking, broiling, grilling, and stir-frying.… Read More »Is Japanese Eggplant Healthy?

Little Green Eggplant This heirloom variety is plump and round with a pale green-colored skin. It has a mild flavor and cooks up extra creamy.… Read More »What Does Mini Eggplant Taste Like?

Though they’re often mistaken as the latter, eggplants are actually berries and part of the nightshade family, which includes tomatoes and potatoes. Are eggplants deadly… Read More »Is Chinese Eggplant A Nightshade?

Japanese eggplants are known for their long, slender fruit, with thin skins and few seeds. Are Japanese eggplants seedless? Called Nasu (茄子, ナス, なす) in… Read More »Does Japanese Eggplant Have Seeds?

Ichiban is the most common of the Japanese eggplant varieties. These eggplants have a sweet, mild taste with tender texture and thin skin. Because of… Read More »Do You Peel Ichiban Eggplant?

Eggplants usually grow for only a single year before dying. This member of the nightshade family is one of the shorter-lived fruit plants. If you… Read More »How Long Do Japanese Eggplants Live?

Low in carbs and calories, it contains fiber, protein, manganese, folate, potassium, vitamin K, vitamin C, and small amounts of niacin, magnesium, and copper. Because… Read More »What Is Chinese Eggplant Good For?

You can cut it into slices and grill, sauté or bake it, and eat it alone or added to your favorite pizza, pasta or stir-fry… Read More »How Do You Eat Ichiban Eggplant?