Eggplant is a vegetable, but biologically it is a fruit. Eggplants usually begin to ripen in the summer and are available in September-October. Early maturing eggplants can be picked 25 days after flowering.

Eggplant Nutritional Value

Eggplant can have an astringent flavor. There are many ways to make eggplant. You can usually make fish-flavored eggplant, braised, stir-fried, garlic roasted eggplant, and minced meat. You can also steam eggplant and eat it with cold. Eggplant is a common summer vegetable. Generally eaten in moderation has a good effect of clearing heat and removing toxins, strengthening the stomach and spleen. The skin of the eggplant contains a certain amount of anthocyanin, which has a certain effect on antioxidants, and regular consumption has a certain moisturizing effect.

Eggplant origin and planting

Eggplant is widely planted. Generally the main production areas in the northeast, Hebei, Hunan, Hubei, Guangxi, Shandong, which is the best eggplant produced in the northeast, the best quality of eggplant. The best time to plant eggplant is spring and fall. Spring can be sown in January and February, and fall can be sown in July and August. It is generally best to plant eggplant in deep, well-drained soil.