Eggplants
Eggplant is a popular vegetable most noted for its great flavor and dark purple color. While growing eggplants may not be for everyone, those wishing to give it a go can find what they need in our eggplant care guide. Gardeners frustrated with eggplant growing problems need not worry anymore. The following articles help tackle many of these complaints so you can focus on a healthy eggplant harvest.
Eggplants
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Growing Indian Eggplants: Learn About Common Indian Eggplant Varieties
As the name suggests, Indian eggplants are native to the warm climate of India, where they grow wild. Gardeners can choose from several kinds of Indian eggplants. This article will help with choosing different types of Indian eggplants to grow.
By Mary H. Dyer
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What Is A Japanese Eggplant – Different Types Of Japanese Eggplants
Eggplants from Japan are known for their thin skin and few seeds. This makes them exceptionally tender. While most types of Japanese eggplants are long and slender, a few are round and egg shaped. Click here for more Japanese eggplant information.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Eggplant Fruit Rot: Treating Eggplants With Colletotrichum Rot
Rotting of eggplant fruits in your garden is a sad sight to see. You nurtured your plants all spring and summer, and now they're infected and unusable. Colletotrichum fruit rot is a fungal infection that can cause serious losses in eggplant harvests. Learn more here.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Eggplant Seed Saving Tips: Harvesting And Saving Seeds From Eggplant
If you are a gardener who enjoys a challenge and gets pleasure out of growing your own food from scratch, then saving seeds from eggplant will be right up your alley. Follow the guidelines in this article and enjoy your own eggplants each year.
By Karen Boness
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Eggplant Support Ideas – Learn About Support For Eggplants
If you have ever grown eggplant, then you probably realize that supporting eggplants is imperative. Why do eggplant plants need support? Find out in this article and learn more about eggplant support ideas.
By Amy Grant
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Why Are My Eggplants Seedy - What To Do For Seedy Eggplants
Cutting into an eggplant to find the center full of seeds is a disappointment because you know the fruit isn't at its peak of flavor. Read here to find out how to avoid bitter, seedy eggplants.
By Jackie Carroll
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Eggplant Spacing: How Far Apart To Space Eggplant
Eggplants require a long, warm growing season for optimal yields. They also need the appropriate eggplant distance in gardens to achieve the greatest production. So how far apart to space eggplants for maximum yields and healthy plants? Find out here.
By Amy Grant
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Calliope Eggplant Info: Tips For Growing Calliope Eggplants
Calliope eggplant produces a truly egg-shaped fruit that has decorative splashes of color. It is almost too pretty to eat, but reportedly has a nice, lightly sweet flavor perfect for many types of cuisine. Learn more Calliope eggplant info in this article.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Beatrice Eggplant Uses And Care: How To Grow Beatrice Eggplants
What is a Beatrice eggplant? It’s a type of eggplant that is particularly attractive and delicious. For more Beatrice eggplant information, including tips on how to grow Beatrice eggplants and Beatrice eggplant uses, click on the following article.
By Teo Spengler
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Cutting Back Eggplant Stems – Should I Prune My Eggplants
Eggplants are big, very productive plants that can grow for years if they're protected from the cold. But sometimes they need some help, especially as they get older, to reach their full fruiting potential. Find out if eggplant pruning is right for you in this article.
By Liz Baessler
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Alternaria Symptoms In Eggplant – How To Treat Early Blight On Eggplants
Early blight on eggplants can ruin your fall crop of this vegetable. When the infection becomes severe, or when it persists from year to year, it can significantly reduce the harvest. Get to know the signs of early blight and how to prevent it and treat it in this article.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Eggplant Phomopsis Blight – Reasons For Eggplant Leaf Spot And Fruit Rot
Eggplant leaf spot and fruit rot is a destructive fungal disease that affects primarily fruit, stems and leaves. Left uncontrolled, phomopsis blight in eggplants can cause the fruit to rot and become inedible. Click this article for more information about blight in eggplants.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Common Eggplant Varieties: Learn About The Types Of Eggplant
A member of the nightshade family, eggplant is thought to be a native of India. Many of us are familiar with the most common eggplant variety, Solanum melongena, but there are many eggplant types available. Learn what they are here.
By Amy Grant
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Can You Hand Pollinate An Eggplant: Tips For Pollinating Eggplants By Hand
Eggplant blossoms need pollination in order to produce an eggplant. Generally speaking, they only need a draft of light wind or stirring of the surrounding air. On occasion, however, they may be in need of assistance. This article will help with how to hand pollinate eggplant.
By Amy Grant
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Caring For Thai Eggplants - How To Grow Thai Eggplants
If you are a vegetarian, you are familiar with eggplant since it is often used in recipes as a meat substitute. If you are an eggplant fan, you may wonder how to grow Thai eggplants. Read this article to learn more.
By Amy Grant
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Hanging Eggplants: Can You Grow An Eggplant Upside Down
Growing tomato plants by hanging them has a number of benefits and you might be wondering if other plants can be grown upside down. For example, can you grow an eggplant upside down? Click this article for the answer.
By Amy Grant
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History Of White Casper Eggplant Heirlooms
You probably haven't seen, let alone heard of, such a cute little ghostly fruit as the Casper eggplant heirloom variety. But I'm, hopefully, gonna change all that. Its pale white complexion and mild flavor makes this eggplant a standout.
By Bonnie Grant