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Harvesting - Eggplant
Fast Facts
| Planting to Harvest |
75 to 90 days after transplanting |
| Average Yield |
If pinched to encourage large fruits, each plant will yield 3 to 6 large fruits. |
| Recommended planting for a family of five |
20 plants |
| Recommended Uses |
boil, steam, stir-fry/saute, braise/stew, bake, deep fry, grill/broil, microwave |
Additional Information
Harvest Recommendations
Harvest plants after they develop color, but before they lose their shine. Seeds on over-ripe fruit turn brown.
Check for maturity by pushing on one side of the fruit with the ball of the thumb. If the fruit does not spring back when released, it is mature.
Cut the stem with pruning shears and leave some stem on the fruit.
Storage and Preservation Methods
Fresh eating.
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Tips |
| Seeds can be planted directly in the garden 10 to 14 days before the last frost and will bear fruit just a little later than transplants.
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