65 articles related to `Eggplant`
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Does Eggplant Grow on a Bush or a Vine?
When eggplants have full sun and well-drained soil, they can grow into tall, widespread, bushy plants. Heavy fruit can pull…
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Have Success Planting Eggplant and Tomatoes Together
Both tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum) and eggplants (Solanum melongena) belong to the nightshade family, and require the same type of conditions…
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How Tall Do Eggplants Grow?
When growing eggplants, the height depends on the variety of eggplant you choose for your garden. Some eggplant cultivars grow…
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Tips for Growing Japanese Eggplant in Containers
Japanese eggplants not only produce long, elegant fruit, but gorgeous , as well. This makes them practical and ornamental as…
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Why You Should Support an Eggplant Bush
If you’ve grown eggplant before, you know that an eggplant bush grows dynamic, large foliage and fruit that need support,…
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How to Start Eggplant Seeds Indoors
Eggplants belong to the heat-loving nightshade family that require temperatures from 70°F (21°C) to 85°F (29°C) during the growing season.…
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Why Is My White Eggplant Turning Yellow?
Healthy, (Solanum melongena) is different in size, flavor and color from the traditional purple eggplants. The skin is either pure…
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Is There a Difference between Eggplant and Brinjal?
Eggplant (Solanum melongena) has other names, such as brinjal and aubergine, which are interchangeable. No matter which of these names…
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When Is the Best Time to Pick White Eggplant
White eggplants (Solanum melongena) produce pure white or ivory colored fruit that is sweet and tender. If you usually grow…
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How to Tell When Japanese Eggplant Is Ripe
If you’re growing Japanese eggplant for the first time, you might not know how to tell when it’s ripe. Japanese…
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How Many Eggplants Grow on One Plant?
If you’re new to growing eggplant, you might be wondering how many plants you should grow in your garden to…
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The Best Eggplant Companion Plants
To some gardeners, companion planting is an art. It involves growing plants that enhance and complement each other. Companion plants…
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Growing Eggplant – The Best Tips for Success
In this growing eggplant guide, we’ll show you how to successfully grow eggplant in your garden. Using the following tips,…
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Brown Spots in Eggplants – What Are the Causes
Did you ever pick a from your garden and find brown spots inside? Whether or not it’s safe to eat…
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How to Pick Eggplant
If you’re a beginner at growing eggplant, you might be wondering how to pick these purple beauties. The following tips…
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When Is the Best Time to Plant Eggplant
Eggplant (Solanum melongena) is sensitive to cold and grows best between 70°F (21°C) to 85°F (29°C). Its growing season is…
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The Best Way to Store Eggplant
Keeping your eggplants fresh is a tricky business. They have a short shelf life, but the best way to store…
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Organically Controlling Eggplant Pests
Eggplants (Solanum melongena) are rich in vitamins, minerals and dietary fiber, so it’s important to control eggplant pests, so you…
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Proven Methods for Growing Chinese Eggplant
Grown in Asia for thousands of years, Chinese eggplants (Solanum melongena) feature long, slender fruit with dark purple skin. They’re…
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How to Ripen Eggplant Indoors or Outside
Ripening eggplant in the garden depends on the variety you’re growing. Each variety has its own that ranges from 55…