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How Big Should white eggplant be before picking?
between 2 and 6 inches
White eggplants are ready to harvest when they are between 2 and 6 inches in diameter.
What does a ripe eggplant look like inside?
Ripe eggplants should be firm but not hard. Flesh should be white with a slight green tint (orange eggplants ripen orange/green inside). If you are unsure of your eggplant’s ripeness, cut one crosswise and check the seeds. If you don’t see seeds, the eggplant isn’t yet ripe.
What is the difference between white and purple eggplants?
The most obvious difference between white and purple eggplants is, as their names imply, the color. The sizes will also vary, but because there are so many varieties of each, it would be wrong to say that all white eggplants are small and egg-shaped, while all purple eggplants are long and oval.
When to pick an eggplant from the garden?
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 can I tell if my eggplants are ripe?
White eggplants (Solanum melongena) produce pure white or ivory colored fruit that is sweet and tender. If you usually grow deep, purple eggplants, you might be wondering how to tell when your white eggplants are ripe.
Why are my eggplants turning yellow when I pick them?
They should be white or ivory colored. If the seeds look dark, then the fruit is overripe. If the skin on your white eggplants turns yellow, that is a sign that they’re overripe. Once you’ve determined that your white eggplants are ripe, you’re ready to start picking.
What’s the best way to test an eggplant?
• To test eggplant fruit for maturity, press the fruit with your thumb; if the flesh springs back it’s green and not ripe; if your thumb leaves an indentation, the fruit is overripe; the best tasting eggplant will be in between.