Fruit VegetablesFortgeschritten
Eggplant
Solanum melongena
Wissenschaftlicher Name
Solanum melongena
Familie
Solanaceae
Herkunft
India and Southeast Asia
Typ
Annual (perennial in tropics)
70-85 days
Kulinarische Verwendung
Geschmack: Mild, slightly bitter, spongy texture absorbs flavors
- Grilled or roasted slices
- Baba ganoush and dips
- Portuguese 'Beringela à Alentejana'
- Ratatouille and stews
- Stuffed eggplant
Pflanzkalender
Drinnen säen
FebruaryMarch
Draußen säen
Not recommended
Ernte
JulyAugustSeptember
Gesundheitsvorteile
- 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