Where are eggplants grown in the US?

Table of Contents:

1. Where are eggplants grown in the US?
2. Where is eggplant native to?
3. What is the eggplant capital of the world?
4. Who eats the most eggplant?
5. Where is eggplant most popular?
6. Where is eggplant eaten?
7. Which state produces most eggplant?
8. Is eggplant available year round?
9. What is the best eggplant?
10. What state is eggplant from?
11. What is the common name for eggplant?
12. How do you care for potted eggplant?
13. How do you kill bugs on eggplant?
14. How do you control eggplant pests?

Where are eggplants grown in the US?

The majority of eggplant production is located in South Jersey, especially Gloucester, Cumberland, Salem and Atlantic counties, and smaller production sites are also located in Monmouth and Burlington counties. Production is mainly for wholesale shipment to the eastern U.S. and Canada, depending on the time of year.

Where is eggplant native to?

India

What is the eggplant capital of the world?

New Jersey is actually called the “Garden State” for a reason and is known as the eggplant capital of the world — it's where 66 percent of the world's eggplants come from!

Who eats the most eggplant?

China

Where is eggplant most popular?

China

Where is eggplant eaten?

Today you'll find eggplant used in cuisines of the world including Greek moussaka, Middle Eastern baba ganoush, Italian eggplant parmigiana, French ratatouille, and Asian stir-fries and curries. In addition to vegetable gardens, they make colorful additions to ornamental borders with their diversity of fruits.

Which state produces most eggplant?

New Jersey

Is eggplant available year round?

SEASON: Although available year-round, eggplant is at its peak from July to October. CHOOSING: When selecting, look for eggplants with firm, glossy skin. Size and color vary widely among types, but the eggplant should feel heavy. Avoid those with wrinkled skin, soft spots, or brown patches.

What is the best eggplant?

Sweet, tender, flavorful and creamy, Fairy Tale are simply the best eggplants we've ever tasted,” says Taylor. This quick-cooking variety is so delicious that it doesn't even need to be salted. Taylor suggests slicing them lengthwise, then tossing them into stir-fries or sautés, or skewering them on the grill.

What state is eggplant from?

New Jersey

What is the common name for eggplant?

Solanum melongena L.

How do you care for potted eggplant?

Plant one eggplant per container, 2-gallon minimum. Fill the container with a high quality potting soil that will drain quickly. Add a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at planting and then every few weeks during the season, especially when plants start to bloom. Water deeply and consistently, but don't overwater.

How do you kill bugs on eggplant?

In small gardens, adults and larvae are easy to handpick and squish or drop in a bottle of soapy water. In larger gardens, chemical control may be necessary. Colorado potato beetle larvae feeding on eggplant foliage. An adult Colorado potato beetle feeding on an eggplant leaf.

How do you control eggplant pests?

For small infestations, discourage further development by misting the underside of affected leaves with water and promote beneficial predators such as ladybugs and predator mites. Serious infestations may require more effective applications such as neem and garlic solutions.