Richard Rollinson17h ago
Last week, I commented on how the eggplant seedlings looked like they had a problem and were dying back. At that point I replanted another batch of seeds. Seven days later I can report that the new plantings have begun to germinate AND there is new growth coming on the damaged seedlings in the greenhouse. Now we've got a race going on and a chance to do some side-by-side comparisons as the season goes on. It's early days yet.
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Show threadJennifer17h ago

@richrollgardener

I thought it was too late to start eggplants from seed in zone 6 (New England). Would it be worth my trying to start some tonight?

Show threadRichard Rollinson17h ago
@jennifer YES! I don't plant mine out in the garden until almost June, so there's still time. They like the heat, anyway.
Show threadJennifer17h ago

@richrollgardener

Thank you! I'll give it a try. Any special care or tips?

Last time I tried growing eggplant was over 8 years ago in a zone 7 but the fruit was really small.

Show threadRichard Rollinson
@jennifer I actually prefer picking the fruit while it's still rather small. Those who cook with it say it's better small. The only trouble I have is they attract flea beetles that I have to knock off every once-in-a-while with a blast from a garden hose. Otherwise, just mulch and keep watered.
Apr 7 at 9:34pmWeb
Show threadJennifer16h ago

@richrollgardener

Nice! I am hoping to make eggplant parmesan with any produce I get.