Eggplants are a common favorite for home gardeners. The low maintenance nature of the plant makes the vegetable very much desirable to the people who love to grow their own vegetables. It is not hard to take care of the plant.
A huge part of a plants’ health depends on the size and weight of the vegetable. This is why it is important to know about the average weight of any vegetable. This can help you to detect any problem with the growth.
How much does an eggplant weigh?
Eggplants can usually weigh from 2 or 3 ouches to around 4 ounces. This is the general weight of vegetables. The weight mostly depends on the size and diameter of the vegetable. An eggplant between 1-1/2 and 2-1/4 inches diameter can weigh up to 4 ounces. A bigger eggplant can weigh more.
The weight of any vegetable depends on its size. Most of the time a larger eggplant will weigh more than a smaller eggplant. But there is still a standard or generalized weight chart for the vegetables.
The weight of the eggplant will fall under a range that is common for most vegetables-
Small:
A small eggplant can weigh up to 2 ounces which is roughly around 1 pound. A small-sized eggplant will be very light and 2 ounces might be as much as they get.
Medium:
An eggplant this size will weigh up to 550 grams or around 3 pounds. This is the weight of an unpeeled medium-sized eggplant.
Large:
A fully grown large-sized eggplant will weigh around 250 grams. It is common for a large-sized eggplant to be around 8.8 oz.
The weight of the eggplant depends on how large and small the vegetable is. But in general, eggplant is a lightweight vegetable.
How many eggplants are 2 pounds?
If you need 2 pounds of eggplants you will have to mix and match. It is not possible to get the perfect 2 pounds sized eggplant. A medium-sized eggplant can be around 1 pound or 1 and a half-pound. So if you will get 2 pounds if you take two medium-sized eggplants.
You can also take two or more small-sized eggplants to make 2 pounds. A large-sized eggplant might be more than 2 pounds. It is best to mix with a medium-sized eggplant and take smaller eggplants to get the perfect 2 pounds of eggplants.
What is considered a large eggplant?
Apart from the very obvious size of an eggplant, you can look for other giveaways of a large eggplant. The color of the skin or peel will be dark purple for a large eggplant. It will be heavy and the bud or the top of the plant will be very green and rough in texture.
You can definitely tell by the size of an eggplant whether it is large or not. An eggplant can grow up to 40 to 150 cm, which is very normal. Crossbreeds might be less. You can tell by the texture, size, and weight of the vegetable if it is large or not.
Why is my eggplant fruit so small?
If you notice your eggplant not growing as much as it should there might be something wrong with the environment your plant is in. Usually, eggplant is a fast grower.
So if you notice the growth suddenly stopping make sure to look for the following problems that might be the reason –
Temperature:
Eggplants need a hot temperature to grow properly. If the temperature is too cold then your eggplant will not have normal growth. Temperature below 40°F will stop the normal growth of your eggplant.
Lack of nutrients:
It is possible that the fertilizers you use do not have what the eggplants need. For example, a lack of nitrogen can reduce the growth of eggplants.
The soil:
If the soil is too wet then it can cause your eggplants to grow slower than usual. Eggplants prefer dry soil. It is important to get the right type of soil for your plant.
It is not common for plants to grow overnight. But you will notice an unusual growth is very evident. Make sure to check the environment if anything seems wrong. With the right care, your eggplants will grow at a normal rate and will give you large vegetables.
How to make my eggplant grow bigger?
Growing eggplants in your own garden can be a very interesting journey. The process of a single seed giving you an entire vegetable is somewhat therapeutic. But without the proper care, it will not turn out in the desired way.
You should follow the given steps to ensure the proper growth of your eggplant –
Get good seed:
Get a good seed and sow the seed in good soil. Make sure to mix some fertilizer with a good amount of nitrogen. And be sure to sow only one seed per seedling pot.
Transfer the seedlings:
Transfer the seedlings to soil or the garden ground when you see them sprout. You can even plant the seedlings in a container. As long as the container has a draining hole it should be fine.
Adequate sunlight:
Make sure to keep your eggplant seedling in adequate sunlight. Also, do not plant the eggplant in a cold or shady place. Eggplants need heat and sunlight to grow.
Pollinate your plant:
You should pollinate your plant. Bees can do it for you but if there is no scope of that you can use a brush to gently get pollinate the plant.
Pruning:
Pruning vegetable is also very important. Trim the leaves and the stems below the crotch.
Cut the vegetable:
When the time is right and the plant is all grown up you can cut the vegetable.
It can be an interesting journey to plant eggplants and get vegetables from your garden. With a little bit of care, you can get healthy vegetables.
How tall do eggplant get?
Eggplants grow at an annual rate. They can grow up to 1 to 3 feet. But there is some kind of eggplants that can grow up to 8 feet as well. But 3 feet is a common height for normal eggplants. The rest of the sizes depends on the type of eggplant.
18 to 36 inches is a very common height for an eggplant. The plant grows tall and angular. So there should be a good amount of space between each of the plants for their healthy growth. The eggplant is bushy and tall compared to the other vegetable plants.
How many cups is one medium eggplant?
A medium-sized eggplant can get you around 3 cups of sliced eggplant. Medium-sized eggplants are big enough to be kept in 3 cups if they are cut into slices. This is more than the amount a lot of the other vegetables can make if they are cut.
Medium-sized eggplants are bigger or larger than a lot of the other medium-sized eggplants.
One medium-sized eggplant is around 1 to 1.4 lb, which means the sliced pieces of the eggplant will fill around 3 cups completely. Cubed pieces of a medium-sized eggplant can cover more than 3 cups as well. It can go up to 6 cups as well.
What do you feed eggplant plants?
Eggplants enjoy a good mixture of fertilizer and other ingredients more often than other vegetable plants. The plant needs a moderate amount of fertilizer and mixes.
Though it may seem like a lot of work in reality it is just a few items that you need to mix and give to your plant. You just need to know what to give –
- A mixture of well rotten manure should be added to the soil before planting the seedling of the eggplant;
- Any fertilizer that has a moderate amount of nitrogen. But be sure to not give too much nitrogen, it can cause the plant to be leafy with no fruit;
- Plant foods that have a balanced ratio of the chemicals and ingredients;
- Peels of the fruits and other vegetables, crushed eggshells, and other rotten kitchen ingredients can also be given to the eggplant.
If you give your eggplant a good amount of fertilizer then you will see a good result. Your plant will grow rapidly and will give large, healthy eggplants.
Final thoughts
The average eggplant can weigh up to 4 ounces and the minimum can be around 1 ounce. This completely depends on the size of the vegetable of the eggplant. However, the general weight of the eggplant does not typically exceed 4 ounces. If the diameter of the eggplant is larger it can weigh more.