Scientific NameSolanum melongena
Growing Days100-120 days…that’s 4 months!
Varieties We GrowBlack Beauty
Growing NotesEggplant likes it hot; we treat them like tomatoes (they are in the same family, after all).
Battle of the BugsFlea beetles love young eggplant leaves. Hopefully they outgrow them.
Fun FactThe plants can have thorns on the stem…that was a surprise!
Don’t Waste It!Enjoy it fried, sauteed, baked, breaded, stuffed, or roasted.