Eggplant

Though the name Italian eggplant eludes to these eggplants being native to Italy, their heritage lies further east in India and China, where the first… Read More »Are Eggplants Native To Italy?

melanzana. The Italian word for eggplant there is only one Italian word for eggplant: melanzana [IPA: /me.lanˈt͡sa.na/ – with an accent on the third sillable].… Read More »What Do Italians Call An Eggplant?

Aubergine (UK) / Eggplant (US) The word aubergine, used in the UK, comes from French. Why do British say courgette? “Courgette” is, of course, a… Read More »How Do The British Say Eggplant?

English: Solanum aethiopicum, African eggplant called diakhato or jaxatu in Wolof (pronounced the same: diakhato is spelled from the French alphabet, jaxatu is spelled from… Read More »What Is Aubergine Called In Africa?

India. Eggplant is believed to have originated in the Indian center of plant origins, which includes Assam and Burma. There are many entirely different names… Read More »Where Does Eggplant Come From Originally?

Marone – To swear by saying: ‘damn it! ‘ What does Marrone mean in Italian slang? marone m (plural maroni) (slang, vulgar, mostly in the… Read More »What Does It Mean When An Italian Says Marone?

pavement. Also, a US sidewalk is a British pavement, and curb is spelled kerb (curb in UK English is a verb i.e. to “curb your… Read More »What Do British People Call Sidewalks?

Yes. Garden egg is what the eggplant is natively called in Nigeria and many parts of West Africa. Is eggplant same as garden egg? Is… Read More »What Is Eggplant Called In Nigeria?

Aubergine (UK) / Eggplant (US) The word aubergine, used in the UK, comes from French. The word eggplant, which Americans use, was popular in different… Read More »What Countries Call It An Eggplant?

Credits: Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company and Smart Gardener 75 –85 days Plants are 24–36 inches tall and produce dark… Read More »How Big Do Heirloom Eggplants Get?