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Re: eggplant duds

On Mon 31 Aug, Epstein/New wrote:
> I'm a relative newcomer to this list and am seeking some advice on my
> eggplants. I planted four of the same Japanese eggplants (I can find the
> package and name if this would help). I started them inside and
> transplanted them outside in mid-May. They did pretty well outside, though
> they didn't get as big and bushy as others I've seen. In mid-July, each
> plant produced a lovely, good tasting eggplant. Then that was it. They
> haven't flowered since. They haven't died either (though one plant seems to
> have a wilt). They just stopped. I had similar experience with eggplants
> last summer also, though I thought I'd put them in too late then. 
> 
> Ideas?
> 
I grow aubergines (technical name for eggplants) in a polytunnel. I find
the big purple ones do OK but I tried the smaller white ones
alongside and they just gave up. I do know that the whole family want
heat, humidity (misting, not over-watering)and a long growing season,
some more than others. I am guessing that you are growing them outside
which we can't do in UK so check your climate, whether it is suitable
for the sort you are growing. Also read the small print in the seed
catalogues and pick what is the best for your area.
If you give out your location and climatic zone it would help others to
advise you.


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Allan Day  Hereford HR2 7AU allan@crwys.demon.co.uk
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