In the United States, aubergines are called eggplants, and in West Africa they are sometimes called garden eggs: this is because some varieties are a pale yellow colour, similar to eggs. Aubergines are particularly good over the later summer months. They are in season from May to October .
We discovered with their glossy, dark purple skins, aubergines are one of the most elegant-looking vegetables you’ll find in the shops. Although available all year round, they’re at their best – and cheapest – from July to September .
The next thing we asked ourselves was, what time of year are aubergines in season?
The best answer is although available all year round, they’re at their best – and cheapest – from July to September . Aubergines feature in cuisines all around the world, most famously in Mediterranean dishes such as moussaka and ratatouille. Native to India and technically a berry, aubergines are known by various different names.
When is the best time to plant aubergines?
In late May/early June if they will be growing outdoors Aubergines can also be planted in the ground in warm areas of Britain: Choose your warmest, sunniest, most sheltered position, ideally against a sunny wall. Warm the soil with polythene or cloches two weeks before planting, once there is no danger of frost.
Lets see if we can figure it out! find out more about cooking aubergine. In the salad drawer of the fridge where they will keep for a couple of days . All year round, but at their best from late May through to mid-October.
Do aubergines need to be refrigerated?
Aubergines are particularly good over the later summer months. They are in season from May to October. If you’re planning on cooking your aubergines within about 2 days of buying them, then they’ll be fine kept out on the counter . But if you’re not sure when you’re going to use them, pop them in the fridge when you get them home.
Another thing we wanted the answer to was; can you grow aubergines in the UK?
Some believe that the aubergine or egg plant (solanum melongena) is mainly grown in the UK as a greenhouse crop. Outside growing is rarely successful even in southern regions, unless the summer is long and hot. The fruits can be highly attractive and come in a range of shapes, sizes and colours.
What is an aubergine?
Native to India and technically a berry, aubergines are known by various different names. In Britain, we’ve adopted the French word ‘aubergine’ while in North America it’s ‘eggplant’ (reportedly to originate from when white aubergines were compared to swan’s eggs), and in South Asian countries as brinjal.
The main varieties produce large purple/black fruits with a deep shine. However, spotted, white and red types are also available, ranging in size and shape. Aubergine ‘Black Enorma’ (F1 Hybrid) a vigorous grower that produces large jet-black fruits from mid summer to late autumn. Can be grown outside, in patio containers or in the greenhouse.
When is eggplant season?
Eggplant season in the major producing states in America starts in California in May, where it ends in October. New Jersey is the biggest producer in our country, hitting the stores from June to late September. For a more clear idea of the eggplant season in your state, check out the table provided below:.