Eggplant is one of the most versatile vegetables in the home garden. The fruit can be steamed, baked, fried, grilled, boiled, sauteed, breaded and stuffed. Believed to be native to India, eggplant is ...

Small ripe eggplants ready to be harvested - Yuliia Bilousova/Getty Images A bad reputation can follow you for the rest of your life, but that's nothing compared to what some plants have endured. For ...

Are you wondering how to grow eggplant? A beautiful vegetable with dark fruit, eggplant is a classic in Mediterranean dishes. The glossy purple coloring is so appealing! But remember that eggplants ...

When it comes to favorite foods, very few people are indifferent about eggplant. They either love it or loathe it. Evidently, more people lean toward the latter, since on the list of the 50 most ...

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This summer, our tomatoes haven’t been great, but it’s been a banner year for eggplants (Solanum melongena). Have you ever wondered how eggplants got their name? What’s ‘eggy’ about a long, ...

Growing herbs and vegetables inside your kitchen is an easy way to ensure you always have fresh produce. Eggplant is an excellent place to start.

Eggplants come in many shapes and sizes—from bulbous types to long and skinny fruits. Discover eggplant growing tips, from seed starting to eggplant companion plants and available varieties. This ...