Recipes, common varieties, and what to look for at the market. Despite what the eggplant emoji may suggest, European eggplants centuries ago did actually look like little white chicken eggs ...

The size of your eggplant will depend on the variety, so it's best to do some research about the specific eggplants you are growing. You can expect them to be ready to harvest in August ...

Though most commonly recognized by its deep purple color, the eggplant comes in a variety of hues and shapes and is grown ...

Snyder says most modern eggplant varieties have been cultivated specifically to reduce the amount of bitterness, which makes salting eggplant for that reason irrelevant. However, there’s still a ...

If you are growing from seed, start your eggplant 8 to 10 weeks before your area is past all danger of frost. Optionally, purchase seedlings from a nursery, but don’t plant them outside until ...

Larger eggplants, such as the classic American globe variety, have tougher, more fibrous skins that can sometimes add a bitter note to your dish. When preparing eggplant parmesan with these ...

Turning fiber-filled vegetables into fries is quickly becoming a go-to for ambitious cooks, but there's one ideal vegetable ...

Look for smaller, brighter-colored eggplants instead. Of course, you can also look for less bitter eggplant varieties like Chinese or Japanese. Even if you end up with an old or seedy vegetable ...

Here’s a quick rundown of some of her top tips for mastering the art of cooking eggplant: Experiment with different varieties. Eggplants come in a range of shapes and hues, and you might find ...