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Lay two plants next to each other — uses, risks, and whether either has a grow guide.
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Eggplant
Solanum melongena
The glossy nightshade fruit of Asian and Mediterranean kitchens — bitter if underripe, silk if cooked with oil.
Flavor
Mild, smoky when fire-roasted, bitter if seedy and underripe. Oil is not optional.
Against
Flea beetles on young plants
Days to harvest
70–85 days from transplant
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