Maintaining Eggplant
Keep vines on trellis
Keep ground mulched, especially before it gets cold
Frequently water, keeping the soil moist near the surface
15 - 19 weeks from seed to harvest
How to growEggplant
Planting
Planting
When to plant Eggplant
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Warm season(50°F → 100°F)
Not frost tolerant
Replant as often as every 2 weeks
How to plant Eggplant
Start by seeding indoors or transplanting
Seed 1/4" deep
1 plant / square
Prefers a 15 gal container
Prefers full sunlight
Grows to 2 ft
Eggplant Varieties
Black Beauty
Listada de Gandia
Long Purple
Black Beauty
A beautiful vegetable with lovely, lavender blossoms pretty enough to grow in the flower garden. 'Black Beauty' has set the standard since 1902 for large, high-quality fruit. Outstanding when harvested at their peak, the skin is tender, so no need to peel it. A widely used international food; there are countless recipes from Italy to China to Russia and beyond.
Growing
Harvesting
Harvesting
When to harvest Eggplant
Harvest once the skin is shiny, and before it turns black.How to store Eggplant
Keep on countertop for 2 days, or refrigerate in a perforated bag for up to 7 days.Stays fresh up to 1 week
