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Eggplant

(Solanum melogena) - Eggplant is a member of the large and diverse nightshade family. They love hot weather, and although Nova Scotia isn't exactly famed eggplant growing territory, we've collected a few favourite varieties that have proven to thrive here.

Growing: Eggplant seeds should be started early indoors. I like to sow mine mid-March, the same time as peppers. They do best when provided lots of light and warmth, I've found using grow lights makes a huge difference getting them started.

Transplant outdoors after summer warmth has arrived, usually mid-June around here. Choose a site with maximum sun. Eggplants do best in fertile soil with plenty of compost, but don't over-do the nitrogen, which can lead to wild foliage at the expense of fruit. They don't require staking the same way tomatoes do, and are fairly low maintenance once they get going.

One thing you'll want to keep an eye out for though, is the Colorado Potato Beetle... that most dreaded of insect herbivore. They love eggplant leaves even more than potato. My tip: pick off the bright-orange egg clusters which get laid on the underside of the leaves. They're easier to spot than the larvae themselves.

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  • Stellar Long Purple Eggplant

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    Very long and narrow purple eggplant with a fine thin skin and tender flesh. Classic Asian-type eggplant. Early, hardy and reliable. They produce w...

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  • Nord Eggplant - Annapolis Seeds

    Nord Eggplant

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    An extremely early maturing variety, sent to me from a seed saver in Slovenia. Compact plants which bear small lilac purple fruit. I’d compare Nord...

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  • Japanese White Eggplant - Annapolis Seeds - Nova Scotia Canada

    Japanese White Eggplant

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    Large bushy plants, which produce loads of round white fruit. They turn from white to yellow as they mature, but are best picked white and around ...

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  • Chi Yei Eggplant

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    Majestic dark purple plants with glossy black globe-shaped fruit. Tender and tasty. Early maturing and well suited for northern climates; they prod...

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  • Turkish Orange Eggplant - Annapolis Seeds

    Turkish Orange Eggplant

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    Prolific producer of small round orange eggplants, about 3" across. Flavour is mild and sweet, great for any eggplant recipe. Like many eggplant va...

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  • Udumpalmet Eggplant

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    Beautiful purple striped fruit. Best picked on the small side (3-4") when they're around the size of a large egg. From the town of Udumpalmet, whic...

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  • Diamond Eggplant - Annapolis Seeds

    Diamond Eggplant

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    Long dark fruits are tender with a fine texture. Large yields on compact plants. Considered one of the best OP eggplants among market farmers. Ori...

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