Three factors determine when eggplant is ready to be picked: days to maturity, planting or seeding time, and growing conditions. The days to maturity for eggplant range between 55 and 70 days.

Pick frequently to encourage continued production. Eggplant: Harvest before the flesh becomes tough. Fruit should be shiny and uniform in color. The fruit is ripe when the side of the fruit is ...

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The breaded eggplant looked golden and crispy while frying, and the smell of the homemade roasted-red-pepper sauce was incredible. Despite the long preparation time, this dish was worth the time ...

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