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Introduction

Eggplants vary in size and color from the familiar purple/black to the more unusual Turkish Orange. Prefers warm temperatures. Plant outdoors when night temps are 55 F degrees and days are 80 F degrees or above. Harvest while seeds are still small.

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how to make newspaper pots for seedlings | video

by dig the dirt editor on December 03, 2010

Making newspaper pots to grow your seedlings is... read more

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Care guides: Eggplant

Need help taking care of your Eggplant? Take a look at our care guides and learn how to make your garden flourish!

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Top Eggplant articles

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Weekend Project: Build a Better Garden Bed

by chief cultivator on March 19, 2010

1. Start at ground level. Work in wheel... read more

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Eggplant Care Guide: Types of Eggplants

by chief cultivator on March 05, 2010

types of eggplants | how to grow Classi... read more

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tomatoes, eggplants & peppers

by chief cultivator on March 04, 2010

tomatoes It's hard to believe there was onc... read more

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getting started with starting seeds

by dig the dirt editor on December 21, 2009

Raising plants fr... read more

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Seed Starting 101

by FigTree on November 12, 2009

You can start your entire garden in an afternoo... read more

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Interplanting

by nematode on April 24, 2009

Another way to grow a lot of vegetables in a sm... read more

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Warm Weather Crops

by digthedirt on April 24, 2009

Cold-sensitive vegetables, such as tomatoes, eg... read more

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Tips for a Successful Kitchen Garden

by dig the dirt editor on April 24, 2009

Dream big, plant small. If you don’... read more

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The Kitchen Garden: Basics

by dig the dirt editor on April 24, 2009

Get An Early Start | Warm Weather Crops |... read more

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Eggplant spotlight

eggplant

Solanum melongena 'Snowy' produces non-bitter fruit enjoyed in a long, uniform 8-10" sharp-white fruit. 'Snowy' is earlier to bear fruit than others and will enhance any collection of eggplant when displayed with others of varying colors. Planting depth: .25 inch. Days to germination: 5-10 days. 60-65 days to maturity.