2009 Eggplant Results

OmahaJB · October 31, 2009

Before the growing season began several people mentioned the varieties they were planning on growing, and I'm curious what the results were. I planted about 8 plants, but the results were poor. I'm guessing the mild summer and less than ideal soil were to blame. I only saw a few eggplant growing and at least 3 were taken by critters, probably squirrels, which left me with 2. One I picked when it was small so squirrels wouldn't get it, and one that was about 5 or 6 inches long that my mother found when she decided to pull some of the plants. I took the small one and ate it raw. Only was about 2 small bites, but thought it had a mild pleasant flavor. Not strong at all as I expected. It was a dark variety, but can't remember off hand what I even grew.

Next year my plan is to grow them in containers, and to include a couple earlier maturing varieties. Applegreen may be one.

I know some of you grew new to you varieties and am wondering how they turned out. Some areas of the country had temps much warmer than we had so I'm guessing growers there did well with eggplant. Even the PNW was hotter than my region, which is unusual.

Interested in hearing other's results...

Jeff

October 31, 2009	#1
OmahaJB Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Toledo, OH Posts: 1,821	2009 Eggplant Results Before the growing season began several people mentioned the varieties they were planning on growing, and I'm curious what the results were. I planted about 8 plants, but the results were poor. I'm guessing the mild summer and less than ideal soil were to blame. I only saw a few eggplant growing and at least 3 were taken by critters, probably squirrels, which left me with 2. One I picked when it was small so squirrels wouldn't get it, and one that was about 5 or 6 inches long that my mother found when she decided to pull some of the plants. I took the small one and ate it raw. Only was about 2 small bites, but thought it had a mild pleasant flavor. Not strong at all as I expected. It was a dark variety, but can't remember off hand what I even grew. Next year my plan is to grow them in containers, and to include a couple earlier maturing varieties. Applegreen may be one. I know some of you grew new to you varieties and am wondering how they turned out. Some areas of the country had temps much warmer than we had so I'm guessing growers there did well with eggplant. Even the PNW was hotter than my region, which is unusual. Interested in hearing other's results... Jeff Last edited by OmahaJB; November 1, 2009 at 06:03 AM.