Note: Ingesting the leaves, flowers ... perfect for grilled eggplant steaks or eggplant parmesan. Plants grow to 2 feet tall, and the fruit begins to ripen about 74 days after transplanting.

Companion plant eggplant with the following flowers ... but this pretty pollinator plant boasts periwinkle blue flowers and leaves that taste a bit like cucumber. When planted near your eggplants ...

All-American Selections Award Winners Another year of testing has come and gone and here are the winners to look for this year. These should all be available in garden centers this spring.