Sow and Grow Eggplant

Sow and Grow Eggplant

Eggplant is another member of the Nightshade Family like tomatoes and peppers that benefit from a head start indoors. Indoor Sowing Tips:  In order to germinate, eggplant seeds prefer a temperature between 75 and 90°F.  Based on this, start the seeds under grow lights and with a seed heat mat underneath the seed tray.  Eggplant […]

Nutrition Information for Eggplants

Nutrition Information for Eggplants

I am including some of the nutrition information available on USDA and Wikipedia for eggplants that is in the fruit category like tomatoes and peppers.  Also, I did some rounding.  I am including the items normally listed on the Nutrition Facts Label on food products. Nutritional Value per 100 g (3.5 oz) of Raw Eggplants […]

Eggplant Varieties

Fairy Tale Eggplant

While I am not a huge eggplant fan, you can’t go wrong with Fairy Tale Eggplant. Best Features: 1) They are ornamental and cute!  The eggplant fruit is a beautiful purple with white streaks. 2) Fairy Tale Eggplants fruit grows up to 4 inches long – so it is a personal size!  Also the plant […]