Round, green and white striped African garden eggplant. People like to eat this real African Eggplant for its health benefits and to replace meat in various dishes. For preparation, they are mixed with fish, meat, oil, fried and eaten with sauce, or simply boiled.
While these look like Thai Eggplants, these are much larger and harvested at about 4″ wide.
The Apple Green eggplant variety produces an abundance of small, light green fruits which resemble a green apple. These eggplants have a very mild flavor and minimal bitterness, meaning you don’t need to peel them or do much extra work before eating.
Planting / harvesting notes
These are heat-loving, and seeds should be started indoors about 1/4 inches deep, about 8 weeks before the last frost. The growing characteristics are like most eggplants. The plants reach about 1-2 feet tall and should be planted 18 inches apart. They need full sun and fertile soil. The eggplants begin green or white with green stripes but should be picked when they are fully grown round and white with green stripes or fully green in colors. They must be picked regularly to keep production and ensure they dont over ripen. For seed saving the fruits ripen to yellow or orange.
Eggplants are generally self-pollinating, though we isolate different varieties of the same species by 300 feet, in hopes that flying insects will not cross pollinate them unexpectedly. Eggplant seeds are darkened when the fruits get far past their edible stage, and fruits have turned yellow or orange. Cut the fruit, scrape out seeds into a vessel, add a little water and allow the seeds to settle. Pour off the floating material and then strain the seeds through a strainer and allow them to dry in heat or sunlight. Lay out the seed to dry on a screen or paper tower in a heated area like the greenhouse or right in the kitchen cabinet over the stove.
#Shedwars Question: Why Are My Eggplants Green?
FAQ
Is it OK to eat a green eggplant?
Is unripe eggplant safe to eat?
Are green eggplants ripe?
Can I cook underripe eggplant?
Is eggplant edible?
Eggplant is a nightshade vegetable that comes into season during the summer months. Aside from its green top, the entire eggplant is edible: its purple skin, its white flesh, and the tiny seeds inside. Eggplant contains protein, fiber, and a wide range of vitamins and minerals as well as some antioxidants. Eggplant should be cooked before eating.
How can one use eggplant?
Some ways to enjoy eggplant are: in a curry, stir-fry, as Babaganoush, with pasta, eggplant pizza, breaded and baked, as eggplant lasagna.
Can you eat green eggplant raw?
While it’s not common to eat green eggplant raw, it is technically safe to consume. However, the texture may be tough and the taste quite bitter. Cooking green eggplant not only enhances its flavor but also makes it more digestible and enjoyable. Therefore, it’s highly recommended to cook green eggplant before consuming it.
Are green eggplants healthy?
They are also low in calories, making them a healthy choice for those looking to maintain a healthy weight or lose weight. Green eggplants are also rich in vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant that helps protect cells from damage and supports immune health.