Simple tips on how to grow Eggplant

The origin of Eggplant can be traced from India. The botanical name of Eggplant is Solanum melongena. Some of the common names are guinea squash, Eggplant, aubergine, etc. This plant can actually grow to about two to six feet tall, although it depends on the varieties. This particular plant is a small- to medium-size bush vegetable that produces smooth, glossy-skinned fruit that can vary in length from five to twelve inches long. This plant really has a large, fuzzy, grayish-green leaves and it produce a star-shaped lavender flowers with yellow centers.
Furthermore, Eggplant fruit can be long and slender or round or egg-shaped fruit. Actually this fruit is creamy-white, brown, yellow, purple, or sometimes almost black.

Some of the varieties of Eggplant

The following are some of the varieties of Eggplant;

1. The black beauty Eggplant variety: The black beauty Eggplant variety grows glossy black, bell-shaped fruit, which is about four to six inches long.
2. The Ichiban Eggplant variety: The Ichiban Eggplant varieties grow slim, deep purple fruits, which is about six or more inches long.
3. The little fingers Eggplant variety: The little fingers Eggplant variety is a small, dark purple fruits, about three to four inches long.
4. The Easter Eggplant variety: The Easter Eggplant variety is a small pastel yellow or orange fruits like the size of an egg.

How to grow Eggplant

The Eggplant needs to be planted in full sun. This particular plant really grows best in a well-drained soil that is rich in organic matter. You can add aged compost or commercial organic planting mix with planting beds ahead of planting and turn the soil to twelve inches deep. This plant actually prefers a soil pH of 5.5 to 6.8. Make sure you warm the soil in advance of planting.
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