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4-H Horticulture Judging Contest

Beth Hinshaw
Extension Speclaist, SE
4-H Youth Development
K-State Research & Extension

620-496-8206

bhinshaw@ksu.edu

Eggplant

Scientific Name: Solanum melongena var. esculentum

Category: Vegetables and Herbs

Description:
Eggplant is a unique vegetable that is a close relative of pepper and tomato. It requires warm weather to grow well. Many newer small-fruited or elongated varieties are now available.

 Assorted types of eggplant fruits

Assorted types of eggplant fruits

 Eggplant transplants

Eggplant transplants

Eggplant foliage

Eggplant foliage

Eggplant flower

Eggplant flower