Aubergine Eggplant

Description

Eggplant, aubergine, or brinjal is a plant species in the nightshade family Solanaceae. Solanum melongena is grown worldwide for its edible fruit. Most commonly purple, the spongy, absorbent fruit is used in several cuisines. Typically used as a vegetable in cooking. Sow seeds in a moistened seed mix. Eggplant seeds germinate in about 5 to 6 days.