Why is it called egg plant?
Matthew Barrera
Updated on May 02, 2026
Those plants flowered and grew small white and oval fruits that looked just like chicken eggs. British gardeners named these “
egg-plants
Eggplant seeds germinate in 7 to 14 days, depending on the heat, moisture provided, and moisture content and age of the seed. Seedlings with two sets of leaves can be transplanted into 4-inch or 2-by-2-by-6-inch pots two to three weeks after germination.
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