General information and discussion about cultivating eggplants/aubergines.
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As you all know, peppers grow insanely slow when they are small, so me and probably most start them earlier then tomatoes (me about 1 month).
This is the first time I'll try an eggplant. When should I plant the seeds? Also, what size should I expect the plants to grow? |
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With Peppers
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or even a week before peppers...
Size of eggplant can be different - from compacr 30cm to really high and wide depending on variety and grwing conditions.
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Another vote for with peppers. I started mine this past weekend.
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I think we have a similar climate. Here peppers and eggplants are usually sown by the end of January to plant out mid May.
I would start them now. |
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Well dang. Now I feel behind.
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nah, just get started or else go buy them already started unless you have a special variety you were going to grow. I generally don't spend time starting eggplant as it is slow and takes a lot of time. I go buy plants. I plant two in the garden.and even most of those go to waste I am afraid to confess. and I give away the other two plants.
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gosh darnoodley, I need to start asap then.
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Oh my goodness Carolyn K., it sounds as if you're not too keen on eggplant.
I always (mistakenly) start mine with my tomatoes so no wonder they take so long to mature, but when they do, I love to make eggplant lasagna, and dehydrate them to use in all my soups and stews during the colder months ![]() I plant at least 16 plants of various varieties. This year I will start them (and the peppers) earlier ![]() Linda |
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I am not really a disliker of it nor an avid eater of it... I grow to sell at a farm stand and at farmers markets. I just don't have much time for cooking/experimenting the Summer.. I just don't sell much of it. few people LOVE it and the rest pass it up not knowing what to do with it, I think.
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This will be my first year with eggplants.
I've been inspired by my studies of middle eastern cooking. It appears that they are a staple there, especially in Greece. That means I will be growing some pepper varieties for cooking alongside them in many dishes if I can find the right seeds. Looks like the Fairytale eggplant and Shishoto peppers would be a good match. Other suggestions? I'm planting my tomato seed today, but we have plenty of time here. |
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Imo, the ultimate way to use it is the so called salad, which involves burning the fruit on open fire, skin it, make a paste from the rest and inflate it with a good amount of oil (also add a tad of fine chopped onion or garlic, varies by region). I am the opposite of a vegetarian and still think this is one of the best foods ever. Goes great with tomatoes also. The use of high heat, preferably open fire is a must, the skin must crack in the process and let the steam go out for optimal results. |
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