Eggplant

[jackal_man]

I am planning on growing Dusky Hybrid Eggplant, and I never have grown eggplant before, are there any good tips on growing them?

[NZG]

First you need to find the perfect seed egg(s)

Place onto tray, and cover

[img]https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v376/vatmarken_ayrshires/Digital%20camera%20photos/Vegetables/Img_0558.jpg[/img]

Then in a few months time you have your very own EGGplant

Sorry, no I know nothing about real eggplants.

[opabinia51]

NewZealander, you are a riot!

I'm trying to grow eggplant for the first time this year. I have read that it is best to start your seeds indoors several months before the final frost. It's to late for me to do that now and I have simply planted the seeds on mounds. It will be interesting to see how they turn out.

[The Helpful Gardener]

N.Z., that's questionable (funny, but questionable...)

[Grey]

I've grown eggplant for three years now.

At first it seems like it is going to be YEARS before you ever get anything - they seem to stay 6" tall for months. I suspect in that time they are creating a healthy root system, because overnight they are these waist-high, big leafed bushy plants. Eggplant are HEAVY as they grow, do keep stakes handy and nylon hose in case the plant isn't able to hold the growth. Expect about 5 eggplant from each plant.

Fertilizer: I tend to use miracle gro. Not sure what it needs naturally - lol.

Watch for squirrels, and worms as the fruits develop. Squirrels like to peel off the bark and the worms seem interested in the plant more than the fruit.

I love fried eggplant. MMMMmmmmmm.....
Of course, there's eggplant parmesan, and eggplant casserole too.

[The Helpful Gardener]

Don't forget moussaka...

[Grey]

You'd better post a recipe. Never heard of it.

Going to be a new a subtopic for vegetable gardening - recipies! LOL

[The Helpful Gardener]

That's what Greeks like to do with eggplant...

[url]https://www.eatgreektonight.com/recipes/entrees/moussaka.html[/url]

and here's a Middle Eastern specialty, baba ghanoush...(great to serve with hummus...)

h[url]ttp://www.whats4eats.com/recipes/r_ap_babaghan.html[/url]

HG