Do you remove the seeds from eggplant?
The seeds of a fresh eggplant should be soft and barely visible and if they are, there’s no need to remove them. If seeds are brown, scoop them out with a spoon.
Can you eat eggplant with brown seeds?
Eggplant flesh will have tan to brown colored spots around the seeds. If this is the color you are referring to, it is edible. If the flesh is more brown than white, the eggplant may be spoiling and should be discarded.
Do I need to dry eggplant seeds before planting?
Make sure the seeds are thoroughly dry before you store them. You just need to protect your open-pollinated eggplant variety from cross-pollination, harvest when the seeds are mature, and dry thoroughly. It’s fun! Your eggplant growing independence is just ahead of you.
Can you plant eggplant seeds directly in the ground?
Eggplant seed can be sown directly in the garden if the soil temperature is warm enough—and there are enough days in the season for plants to reach maturity. Seedlings started indoors should be kept under grow lights or in a sunny window after germination.
How do I buy eggplant without seeds?
Choose a firm, smooth-skinned eggplant that is heavy for its size; avoid those with soft or brown spots. Gently push with your thumb or forefinger. If the flesh gives slightly but then bounces back, it is ripe. If the indentation remains, it is overripe and the insides will be mushy.
Why are there seeds in my eggplant?
When eggplants are ripe and at their best, the skin will be glossy and tender. Once they lose their shine, the skin toughens and the seeds inside the fruit begin maturing. Harvesting young fruit stimulates the plant to produce more fruit, so don’t be concerned about reducing the yield if you harvest small fruit.
Are there male and female eggplant?
There are not ‘male’ or ‘female’ eggplants. They all come from the female organs of the flower, but eggplant flowers have both male and female organs. The seeds they contain will grow into plants that make flowers with both male and female parts.