What part of the eggplant plant do we eat?

What part of the eggplant plant do we eat?

The skin is entirely edible, though with larger eggplants it can be a little tough. If your eggplant is young, tender, and on the small side, the nutrient-rich skin can probably be left on for skillet frying or braising.

Is eggplant a root?

Eggplant has a moderately deep root system (36 to 48 inches), most of which will be in the top 18 inches of soil.

Does eggplant come up every year?

Although eggplant is a perennial, it is more commonly grown as an annual. Eggplant flowers are star-shaped in various shades of purple and usually form on opposite leaves as either solitary blooms or grouped in clusters of two or more.

What is the lowest temperature eggplant can tolerate?

Answer: Don’t blame yourself. Eggplant is a heat-loving vegetable that does best in temperatures between 70 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Lower temperatures inhibit pollination and fruit-set; at 50 degrees, the flowers will drop.

What temperature will kill eggplant plants?

Eggplant loves hot weather and will produce the best crop in a long, hot summer. They are more sensitive to cold temperatures than either tomatoes or peppers. Temperatures below 50°F will harm the plants, and any frost will kill them.

What temperature will kill watermelon plants?

An air temperature of 33 degrees Fahrenheit or below kills watermelons. When covered by frost, watermelons will be damaged or killed, notes Texas A&M AgriLife Extension.

What is the lowest temperature cucumbers can tolerate?

So, what is the lowest temperature cucumber plants can tolerate? A temperature of 32 degrees Fahrenheit (0 degrees Celsius) or below will result in frost, which will kill cucumber plants.

What is the life of a brinjal plant?

The plant will fruit after 3-4 months. Eggplants grow about 40-90 cms as compact, self-supporting shrubs; but the heavier varieties might need support.

What is best to plant in April?

Sow these seeds now so your vegetables are ripening on time this year.

• Corn. While starting corn indoors isn’t recommended, it isn’t impossible either.
• Broccoli. Not only is broccoli filled with potassium, vitamin C and fiber, it’s delicious and easy to grow.
• Beets.
• Kale.
• Green Onions.
• Sweet Peas.
• Bell Peppers.
• Spinach.