Tomatoes are technically fruits, not vegetables and are a part of the berry family. Bell peppers are colorful and crunchy ...

Fruits and veggies used to look a lot different ... Modern carrots are orange, thicker, brighter, and crunchy. Wild eggplants had spines — today's eggplant connects to its flower.

Although eggplant is a perennial in frost-free, semi-tropical regions, it is almost always treated as an annual. Note: Ingesting the leaves, flowers, stems, and unripe fruit of eggplants is toxic ...

You'll know your eggplants are ready to pick when the fruits become firm and have deep-colored, glossy skin. The size of your eggplant will depend on the variety, so it's best to do some research ...