2025年1月24日 · For the best results, plant eggplant in a location that gets full sun—at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight per day. Eggplants grow best in a well-drained sandy loam or loam soil that is fairly high in organic matter.

2023年10月5日 · In this article, organic gardening expert Logan Hailey takes you through each step you'll need to follow to successfully plant, grow, and care for eggplant in your garden. Whether cooking up a cheesy eggplant parmesan, roasted baba ganoush dip, or a simple grilled side, eggplant is a summer staple.

2021年6月7日 · With its deep-purple hue, the venerable eggplant is a great plant to grow in your home garden. While the warm-weather vegetable has a long growing season, it’ll be worth the wait once you make a perfect eggplant parmesan with the fruits of your labor.

Eggplant, with it’s large leafy foliage and bright fruits hanging can be quite the looker in the garden. With that in mind, here is a look at how to plant, grow and harvest eggplant with success! Like fellow members of the nightshade plant family, …

2021年4月26日 · Growing eggplants in the veggie garden can be so rewarding when the time comes to harvest these tasty, versatile plants. There are several varieties to choose from with a range of sizes, shapes, and colors. By understanding what eggplants need to grow and thrive, you can ensure a good harvest.

Eggplant yield: plant 1 to 2 eggplants per household member. Starting eggplant indoors. Eggplants are commonly set in the garden as transplants; start seed indoors 8 to 12 weeks before you plan to set plants out in the garden, or buy eggplant seedlings or starts—already 8 weeks old or more–ready for transplanting from a garden center.

2024年8月31日 · Grow eggplant in a sunny spot in rich, well-drained soil, either in the vegetable garden or in a sunny border where its small 5-lobed flowers, large green leaves, and shiny purple, white, or striped fruit provide a bold contrast to colorful annual flowers.

Learn how to grow eggplant, including tips on planting eggplant, choosing the right variety for your garden and harvesting this delicious, heat-loving crop. Grow eggplant in a spot that gets at least 6 hours of direct sunlight and you'll be rewarded with glossy fruit …

2023年12月7日 · In this post, I’ll share my personal experiences and expert eggplant-growing tips on different eggplant varieties from the initial planting phase to harvesting, ensuring you have all the know-how to nurture your eggplant plants until they bear those delicious purple fruits.

2022年6月15日 · Eggplant is a fast-growing, warm-season vegetable that should be planted in the mid- to late spring. Note that eggplant's leaves, stems, roots, and flowers can be toxic to people and pets. Start seeds indoors eight to nine weeks prior …