At peakvegetableJuly–October

Eggplant

Eggplant is at peak natural U.S. harvest right now.

Field eggplant harvest is at late-summer peak. Store availability outside a natural U.S. harvest window may come from imports, domestic storage, or controlled-environment production.

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Why it belongs now

U.S. harvest · Friday, August 28, 2026

Selected for California

Northeast, Midwest, California. Active U.S. growing states include New Jersey, New York, Michigan, California.

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Choose the best

Shopping tips

Choose pieces that feel firm, crisp, and heavy for their size when appropriate.
Look for fresh color and avoid major wilting, slime, deep bruising, or mold.
Buy the amount you can use while the texture and flavor are still at their best.

Make it last

Storage guide

Keep produce dry and refrigerate when appropriate for the commodity.
Wash just before use unless the specific vegetable stores better after trimming or prep.
Keep cut vegetables covered and chilled, and use them promptly.

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