Eggplant

Florida produces 685 acres of eggplant across 200 farms. Did you know eggplants are technically a berry? Just like blueberries, blackberries and other berries, eggplants develop in the same way! Eggplant comes from India and wasn't widely grown in the America's until the 1800's.

How Does It Grow?

Learn how we grow eggplant in Florida with this video from the Florida Department of Agriculture.

Learn Through Animation

Learn about eggplant with this animated video!

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