I picked the first two when they were 6 or 7 inches long, simply because one was touching the ground. (I cut the second one so I'd have enough to cook with.) The rest have been 7 to 9 inches. But clearly there'll be some more that will be touching ground before they get that long.
I think they're supposed to be able to grow a little longer (11 inches seems to ring a bell). I haven't noticed any difference in taste due to length. They grow, I'm hungry, I pick.
Today I noticed that one plant may be dying. Half its leaves are yellowing, suddenly. Anyone up on diseases of eggplant and cures?
Christine
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