It depends on where you are ! If you are in the midwest, nature will take care of things. Most farmers in the mid west do not irrigate, rainfall is adequate. Vegetables grown in their native land are usually resistant to normal weather patterns in their environment.
Growing vegetables where they aren't naturally found, means just keeping an eye on them and watering when there has been no rain. Some vegetables need more water than others. ( I avoid growing celery and cucumbers, since they require more water than most, when I am in Colorado. But in the mid west, they grow just fine. )
In any event . . . If it hasn't rained in a week, I will water my garden for about 90 minutes. ( This also depends on the water flow and the kind of sprinkling system you have. ) Poke your finger in the soil after watering. If the ground is dry 1/2 an inch below the surface, you need to water more. If it puddles between rows, chances are you need to cultivate ( stir up the soil ) so that air and water can get to the roots easier.
There are a lot of factors . . . it SOUNDS complicated, but once you get the feel of it, you will be a pro in no time at all.
If the plants are wilty looking .. . Water them !
Also . . . avoid watering in the heat of the day ( 10 to 4 o'clock ). Morning watering be best, or early evening.
Good luck !
Eggplant, also known as aubergine, is composed of approximately 90% water. This high water content contributes to its low calorie count and makes it a hydrating vegetable. The moisture in eggplant also plays a role in its texture and cooking properties.
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No, An eggplant is a vegetable (an Aubergine), it is only bird eggs that can be boiled to make them hard.
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Chinese eggplant is generally milder and less bitter in taste compared to regular eggplant. It also has a thinner skin and a more tender texture. Chinese eggplant is often used in stir-fries and steamed dishes, while regular eggplant is commonly roasted, grilled, or used in dishes like eggplant parmesan.
To make a refreshing drink using eggplant water, blend cooked eggplant with water and strain the mixture to extract the liquid. Add lemon juice, mint leaves, and a sweetener of your choice to enhance the flavor. Chill the drink before serving for a refreshing taste.
Japanese eggplant is generally sweeter and milder in taste compared to Chinese eggplant, which can be slightly bitter. Japanese eggplant also has a thinner skin and a more tender texture, while Chinese eggplant has a firmer texture and thicker skin. Culinary uses for Japanese eggplant include stir-frying, grilling, and tempura, while Chinese eggplant is often used in braised dishes and stews.
Eggplant is extremely healthy and is also very tasty. A great recipe is to make eggplant lasagna. You basically replace the pasta with eggplant. You will need eggs, water, crisco oil tomato sauce salt and cajun. Make it just like you would a lasagna.
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If your eggplant does not absorb enough sauce or oil (or water, which I've never done), the flesh can be like styrofoam and the skin can be very chewy. Eggplant is a very absorbent vegetable. When I saute eggplant for example, it soaks up a TON of olive oil. Which is great! Because then I mix that into some pasta and bake it and it has fabulous flavor and texture.
Babaganoush is a middle eastern dish, often served as a dip, made of eggplant garlic and various other ingredients (hummus and tehina are often added to make the consistency creamy)
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