It was 49F / 9.4C low last night near the garden and forecast to be the same or warmer tonight so I set a couple of trays of tomatoes out to make some room indoors. They're setting in the newest raised bed that I just filled up with dirt from a hole I'm digging and some chicken compost. The bed will probably get 2 eggplants, maybe a tomatillo, and some basil. I'm only planting 10 of these tomato plants.

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I was a bit worried about the Campari tomatoes after I potted them up since I was using a new bag of potting mix that was different brand. Some of them were not looking good but they all started growing and some are looking pretty good. There's always the chance the potting mix has some tomato killing thing or disease in it but I think it's ok. The eggplants are looking good, and I saw a plum starting to push up.

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I plucked and potted the last of the tomatoes and some cabbages tonight. All the tomatoes were ones that will just be extras but this will let me choose the best looking plants. Most of them could be put in bigger pots so that will probably happen soon. I also got a couple of eggplants to sprout.

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This type of eggplant (Solanum melongena) is believed to be the original form that gave the plant its common English name, for obvious reasons.

... No, I haven't tried cooking with it though I use various types of Thai, Chinese and Japanese eggplants in my Asian cooking ...

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Not sure if your eggplant’s ready? 🍆
One day too early = bitter.
One day too late = bland or mushy.

For rich flavor and perfect texture, here’s when (and how) to harvest
👉 https://www.rasnetwork.org/fruits-vegetables/when-to-harvest-eggplant-signs/

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