Eggplants are one of those garden vegetables that can feel a little intimidating when it comes to knowing the right time to harvest. Unlike tomatoes, which turn noticeably red, or cucumbers, which ...

If you're worried about the growth of your eggplants, you're not alone. The eggplant, or Solanum melongena, is a frequent favorite for people's home gardens as a source of fiber and vitamins A and C.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Hands holding an eggplant in a garden - Ozgurdonmaz/Getty Images Unmistakable in the garden and versatile in the kitchen, eggplant ...

Eggplants come in many shapes and sizes—from bulbous types to long and skinny fruits. Discover eggplant growing tips, from seed starting to eggplant companion plants and available varieties. This ...

THE RIGHT VARIETY: Peppers are particularly susceptible to a disease called anthracnose. But some varieties, including Ashe County pimento, featured, are better suited to our region’s climate. Photo ...

Gardeners that have never mixed eggplants with the color palate of their garden are missing an edible with exceptional ornamental appeal. Not everybody likes to eat eggplant yet the shiny showy fruit, ...

One of my favorite plants to grow is eggplant. Not only are they incredibly beautiful, they are also incredibly versatile and nutritious. High in fiber, chock full of vitamins C, B1, B6, K, and a ...

This summer, our tomatoes haven’t been great, but it’s been a banner year for eggplants (Solanum melongena). Have you ever wondered how eggplants got their name? What’s ‘eggy’ about a long, ...

Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at gnogardening@agcenter.lsu.edu. This is the first time we have planted eggplants. The plants have grown ...