What are baby eggplants?

Table of Contents:

1. What are baby eggplants?
2. How do you eat baby patio eggplant?
3. Should I water my garden everyday?
4. How do you prevent eggplant disease?
5. How often should I water my eggplant?
6. What is the spacing of eggplants?

What are baby eggplants?

Baby eggplants, botanically classified as Solanum melongena, are a member of the nightshade family along with tomatoes and potatoes. The term "baby" in Baby eggplant refers to its petite size and not the maturity level of the eggplant.

How do you eat baby patio eggplant?

Loaded with rich, mild, sweet flavor, 'Patio Baby's mini-fruits (never eaten raw) are delicious baked, roasted, or sautéed—excelling as a side dish, or starring in salads or dips. Thornless leaves and calyxes make for painless harvesting.

Should I water my garden everyday?

Plants, too, dictate when and how often to water. Different plants have different watering needs. ... Most container plants need watering on a daily basis in hot, dry conditions — sometimes twice or even three times a day. When to water gardens also includes the time of day.

How do you prevent eggplant disease?

To avoid fungal and bacterial diseases in the first place, be sure to rotate crops every year, give each plant plenty of space, remove all garden debris at the end of the growing season, avoid working in the garden when foliage is wet, choose varieties with proven disease resistance, and keep a close eye out for ...

How often should I water my eggplant?

Fight pests with healthy plants In hot climates, young plants will need to be watered twice a week, to a depth of 12 inches. Eggplants do not like standing water, so mature plants should be watered deeply and infrequently. But do not allow the leaves to wilt during the day.

What is the spacing of eggplants?

Space eggplants 18 inches apart, in rows 30 to 36 inches apart.