Is eggplant a fruit or a vegetable?

Is eggplant a fruit or a vegetable?

Eggplant is a vegetable, but from a biological point of view it is a fruit. Eggplant usually begins to mature in the summer and is usually available on the market in September and October. Early-maturing eggplants can usually be picked 25 days after the flowers bloom.

Nutritional value of eggplant

Eggplant has an astringent taste. There are many ways to cook eggplant. It can be made into fish-flavored eggplant, braised eggplant, stir-fried eggplant, garlic-roasted eggplant, and minced meat eggplant. You can also steam the eggplant and eat it cold.

Eggplant is a common vegetable in summer. Generally, eating it in moderation has a good effect of clearing away heat and detoxifying, and the stamens have a good effect of strengthening the stomach and spleen. The skin of eggplant contains a certain amount of anthocyanins, which has a certain effect of anti-oxidation. Regular consumption has a certain moisturizing effect.

Eggplant Origin and Planting

Eggplant is grown in a wide range, and the main producing areas are generally in Northeast China, Hebei, Hunan, Hubei, Guangxi and Shandong. Among them, the eggplant produced in Northeast China is the best and has the best quality.

The best time to plant eggplant is in spring and autumn. In spring, you can choose to sow in January and February, and in autumn, you can sow in July and August. Generally, it is most appropriate to plant eggplant in deep and well-drained soil.