by Jennifer Poindexter Japanese eggplant is a unique vegetable used for a variety of dishes. It varies from the traditional globe eggplant grown in most US gardens. If you’re interested in growing something different, you’ve come to the right place. I’m going to walk you … [Read more...]
How do I know when eggplant is ready to pick?
Question: How do I know when my eggplants are ready to pick? I'm growing eggplants in my garden, and I want to make sure I harvest them at the right time for the best flavor and texture because I've picked some bitter ones in the past. Can you provide some guidance? - Susan … [Read more...]
Do I need to soak eggplant before cooking?
QUESTION: Do I need to soak eggplant before cooking? Will soaking eggplant improve the flavor? -Kev F. … [Read more...]
24 Eggplant Companion Plants You Could Grow
By Jennifer Poindexter Do you practice companion planting? If not, it’s a wise thing to consider. The idea behind companion planting is organizing your garden in a way that plants, which benefit each other, are grown near one another. Sometimes both plants benefit. In other … [Read more...]
Can you grow eggplants from cuttings?
QUESTION: Can you grow eggplants from cuttings? Can I start new plants this way? -Tim S. … [Read more...]