Does Eggplant Need A Trellis?

Does Eggplant Need A Trellis? Does eggplant need a trellis? Yes, it’s wise to create a support for eggplants. Staking eggplant keeps the fruit from touching the ground, which in turn, reduces the risk of disease and fosters fruit shape, especially for elongated eggplant varieties. How do you support an eggplant? Staking also makes harvesting