Black round eggplant seeds (Solanum melongena)

Common name: Eggplant Scientific name: Solanum melongena Eggplant belongs to the Solanaceae family and is one of the most famous ingredients used to prepare various dishes. It reaches a height of about two feet, has large green leaves, and is a common plant worldwide for its edible fruit. Eggplant flower: Its flowers are purple with a yellow center. Eggplant seeds: Its seeds are lens-shaped and light brown in color. Eggplant germination season: The best time to plant eggplant is during the second half of spring. Suitable climate and soil for growing eggplant: Seeds germinate quickly at temperatures between 22 to 32 degrees Celsius because eggplant is a heat-loving plant that needs sun. It is grown in well-fertilized sandy soil, sensitive to frost, and watered regularly. Method of planting eggplant: It reproduces through seeds planted at a depth of 2 cm from the soil surface, and it can be fertilized with organic manure at least once to accelerate its growth and development. Its benefits and uses: It is cultivated for its fruit, which is eaten after proper cooking, and it has many health benefits. Original homeland of eggplant: India.