Greg's U-Pick Farm
9270 Lapp Road
Clarence Center, NY 14032
Email: csa@gregsupick.com
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Phone: (716) 741-4239
Season:
Mid July to late October
Preparing Tips:
Eggplant is good steamed, baked, fried, boiled, sauteed, or stuffed.
Skin can be left on with young, tender fruit. Tougher skin should be peeled off.
Storage Tips:
Will keep for about 1 week at 40 to 50 degrees and 85% humidity.
Nutritional Info:
Eggplant does not have a lot of nutritional value but are mainly used in vegetarian dishes for their meaty flavor and texture.
Low in calories.
HOW TO FREEZE EGGPLANT:
Peel and cut into slices. To preserve natural color, soak 5 minutes in a solution of 4 Tbs. salt per gallon of water. Blanch for 2 minutes in steam. Cool immediately in cold water. Package in layers and freeze.