I have decided to grow some eggplant for the first time this year. I have picked “Black Beauty” for my first attempt.
Eggplant belongs to the same family as tomatoes and grows in almost the exact same way, and requires nearly the same care. I have started the black beauties in doors and am waiting for them to grow a few sets of leaves before I put them out side.
I look forward to some eggplant parmesan with fresh eggplant as the star of the dish the summer!
I’ve grown them and ichiban, both in earthgrow containers and they did really well. I think there is a variety with florida in the name developed especially for down here.
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February 16th, 2010 at 4:30 am
What type of containers are you using?
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February 16th, 2010 at 4:32 am
@Houston Gardener,
They are 3″ disposable plastic drinking cups with holes drilled in the bottom for drainage.
I have found that peat post (commonly used) will leach a lot of water and nutrients from the soil making them unavailable to the plant!
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February 16th, 2010 at 4:46 am
I’ve grown them and ichiban, both in earthgrow containers and they did really well. I think there is a variety with florida in the name developed especially for down here.
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February 16th, 2010 at 9:51 am
@earhworm77,
If you are talking about Florida High Bush, they are very large and not quite as flavorful as some of the other varieties!
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