Aubergine Eggplant

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(Solanum Melongena)

An attractive perennial shrub with deep purple fruit that is very popular in most Mediterranean countries.

Flavours/Food Partners

Eggplant has a strong flavour and partners well with other strong flavours like garlic, rosemary, thyme, oregano, savoury, shallots lemon, lamb, beef and venison.

Health/Cooking/Medicinal

Use in curries and stews. Also excellent baked as a side dish or by itself. Marinade in olive oil and mixed herbs then slow bake or fry as a steak, Bake then blend with olive oil, garlic and tahini to produce the classic Lebanese dip; baba ganoush.

Landscaping/Planting

Plant in well drained but moist soil in sunny aspect. Avoid frosty areas. Cultivation/Fertiliser: Water as needed and give regular applications of Seasol and Powerfeed. Harvest when fruit is in full usually after mid summer.

Herb Attributes

Position FULL SUN, LIGHT FROST
Height 60CM
Width 50CM
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