Fruit VegetablesIntermedio
Eggplant
Solanum melongena
Nombre Científico
Solanum melongena
Familia
Solanaceae
Origen
India and Southeast Asia
Tipo
Annual (perennial in tropics)
70-85 days
Usos Culinarios
Sabor: Mild, slightly bitter, spongy texture absorbs flavors
- Grilled or roasted slices
- Baba ganoush and dips
- Portuguese 'Beringela à Alentejana'
- Ratatouille and stews
- Stuffed eggplant
Calendario de Plantación
Sembrar en Interior
FebruaryMarch
Sembrar al Aire Libre
Not recommended
Cosecha
JulyAugustSeptember
Beneficios para la Salud
- High in antioxidants, especially nasunin
- May help lower cholesterol
- Good source of fiber for heart health
- Contains chlorogenic acid for blood sugar control
- Low calorie, aids weight management