Eggplants are native to India where they are cultivated since ancient times coming to us in the Middle Ages by the hand of the Muslims.
What is eggplant?
Eggplants (Solanum melongena) are some vegetables of the Solanaceae family, with much food value and now, thanks to the greenhouses, we can enjoy throughout the year.
Eggplant varieties are classified by shape and color of fruit.
They may be round, oval or long and deep purple, striped, mottled or even-colored. (more…)