About the Book
This book consists of articles from Wikia. Pages: 47. Chapters: Asterids, Caryophyllales, Commelinids, Fabales, Rosids, Aubergine, Blueberry, Carrot, Celeriac, Celery, Chervil, Chilli, Coriander, Dill, Fennel, Florence fennel, Globe artichoke, Lemon balm, Lettuce, Lovage, Marjoram, Mint, Oregano, Parsley, Parsnip, Potato, Rosemary, Sage, Sweet basil, Sweet cicely, Sweet pepper, Tarragon, Thyme, Tomato, Beetroot, Perpetual spinach, Rhubarb, Spinach, Sweet corn, Aubergine, Beetroot, Blueberry, Broad bean, Broccoli, Brussels sprout, Cabbage, Carrot, Cauliflower, Celeriac, Celery, Chervil, Chilli, Chinese cabbage, Coriander, Dill, Fennel, Florence fennel, French bean, Globe artichoke, Kale, Kohl rabi, Lemon balm, Lettuce, Lovage, Marjoram, Mint, Oregano, Parsley, Parsnip, Pea, Perpetual spinach, Potato, Radish, Rhubarb, Runner bean, Sage, Spinach, Swede, Sweet basil, Sweet cicely, Sweet corn, Sweet pepper, Tarragon, Thyme, Tomato, Turnip, Broad bean, French bean, Pea, Runner bean, Broccoli, Brussels sprout, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Kale, Kohl rabi, Radish, Swede, Turnip. Excerpt: The aubergine (Solanum melongena) is a plant of the family Solanaceae and genus Solanum. As a nightshade, it is closely related to the tomato and potato.It is a delicate perennial often cultivated as an annual. It grows 40-150cm (16-57in) tall, with large coarsely lobed leaves that are 10-20cm (4-8in) long and 5-10cm (2-4in) broad. The fruit is fleshy, has a meaty texture, less than 3cm (1.2in) in diameter on wild plants, but much larger in cultivated forms.The fruit is botanically classified as a berry, and contains numerous small, soft seeds, which are edible, but are bitter because they contain nicotinoid alkaloids, unsurprising as it is a close relative of tobacco. For outdoor cultivation, choose a well-drained, sunny, sheltered location. Add a general-purpose fertilizer before planting. Sow two seedlings per pot 0.5cm (1/4in) deep in pots. Raise under glass at 15-20 C (59-68 F). Remove the .
