Differences Between Hansel And Gretel Eggplants

There are almost no practical differences between Hansel and Gretel eggplants. Hansel has deep purple skin and Gretel's skin is white but, otherwise, they both have the same qualities that make them great options for the vegetable garden: The fruits are long and narrow and generally small compared to other varieties.

What is the best tasting eggplant?
What is a Gretel eggplant?
How big do Hansel eggplants get?
Why are eggplants bad for you?
What is another name for eggplant?
What can I do with Hansel eggplant?
How do you grow Hansel eggplant?
How do you grow Rosa Bianca eggplant?
When should I harvest my patio eggplant?
How do you grow Black Beauty eggplant?

What is the best tasting 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.

What is a Gretel eggplant?

Gretel has clusters of pure white, elongated teardrop shaped fruit that can be harvested in 55 days from transplanting. It is the earliest white eggplant and offers gardeners a high yield of 3-4 inch fruit with tender skin, few seeds, and the sweetest flavor.

How big do Hansel eggplants get?

Gardeners can harvest the finger-like clusters of fruit when 3 inches in length. If the fruit stays on the plant until about 10 inches, they remain tender and so sweet. This trait offers gardeners a long harvest time for Hansel. The plant size is small, no taller than three feet, which is perfect for container growing.

Why are eggplants bad for you?

Are There Any Risks? Eggplant and other nightshade vegetables have the chemical solanine, which some people claim adds to inflammation and makes diseases like arthritis worse. There's no solid evidence that the small amount of solanine in eggplant worsens arthritis symptoms.

What is another name for eggplant?

Eggplant (US, Australia, New Zealand, anglophone Canada), aubergine (UK, Ireland, Quebec, and most of mainland Western Europe) or brinjal (South Asia, Singapore, Malaysia, South Africa) is a plant species in the nightshade family Solanaceae. Solanum melongena is grown worldwide for its edible fruit.

What can I do with Hansel eggplant?

Slice and serve hot, or cool to room temperature for marinating or other preparations. Slice the eggplants in half lengthwise and scoop the flesh with a spoon, if the fruit were mature when picked. Use the flesh of older Hansels for dishes like baba ganouj, which do not use the skin.

How do you grow Hansel eggplant?

Growing Hansel and Gretel Eggplants

Make sure the soil is rich, adding compost or fertilizer if necessary. It should drain well, and if you are planting them in containers, there needs to be drainage holes. You can start your Hansel and Gretel eggplants as seeds indoors or use transplants.

How do you grow Rosa Bianca eggplant?

Eggplant needs a warm, sunny spot, sheltered from cold winds. Eggplants is a tropical plant and needs warm soil for germination, a minimum of 60 degrees F. The plants are fairly drought tolerant, but need moist soil for maximum fruit production. They like nitrogen and moderate amounts of phosphorus and potassium.

When should I harvest my patio eggplant?

Harvesting: Pick when skin is glossy; dull fruit indicates over-ripeness. Both under-and over-ripe fruit tastes bitter. Pick white eggplants before skin turns yellow. Use pruning shears or a sharp knife to cut eggplants, keeping a short stub of stem attached.

How do you grow Black Beauty eggplant?

Planting in the Garden:

Select a location in full sun with good rich moist organic soil. ...
Prepare the bed by turning the soil under to a depth of 8 inches. ...
Eggplants should be set 2-3 feet apart in a row with the rows spaced 3-4 feet apart.
Dig a hole for each plant large enough to amply accommodate the root ball.