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17 Oct 08, Jenny Joynson (Australia - cool/mountain climate)

I am looking for eggplant growers in Victoria and South Australia, if anyone could help me I would greatly appreciate it. Please email me at [email protected]

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03 Oct 08, salen (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

Trying to grow egg plant in pots, plants are healthy, lots of flowers but does not get fruit, flowers fall off what should I do, sprayed malathion - did not work applied rich potassium base fertilizer- no results potting mix is a mixture of compost, commercial potting mix and garden soil. pots have hole and watered regulary still no Fruits - testing 3 different varities - all not flowering but not fruiting. Why Wh

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02 Oct 08, (Australia - tropical climate)

I have just planted eggplant seedlings.When should I expect fruit?

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16 Jul 08, Raj (Australia - temperate climate)

Is it right time to sow the eggplant seed in Perth metro area?

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15 Jul 08, Joanne (Australia - temperate climate)

I seem to have these little grubs burrowing into and eating my fruit. you cant really see that they are there untill you chop the fruit in half. does anyone know what these are and how to get rid of them?

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14 Jul 08, Liz (New Zealand - temperate climate)

Jan, Eggplants should do well in your area. Remember to keep them well watered, drying out stops growth and flower production. They may need staking, depending on variety.

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13 Jul 08, Jan van (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

On the Sunshine Coast. Growing eggplant for the first time. Planted seeds early June. No frost here. Now 7"- 8" high. surrounded by silverbeet and shallots. Parsley, Rosemary and garlic Chives in same garden. Organic. Fertilize with liquid (seaweed etc ) and cow manure. Use sugar cane mulch on all gardens. Last put down in March. Any info useful.

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18 Jun 08, Liz (Unknown climate)

Susan, if you can start your eggplants in pots under cover in winter, they will have a good start and you can plant them out when no danger of frost. They will take a while to start flowering but seem to set fruit well once they start. I find that they need at least 3 months of warm, frost free weather to get a good crop. They also need plenty of water (mulching helps). The long slim varieties - "Japanese" or "Asian" are earlier and more prolific fruiters.

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15 Jun 08, Susan Lockwood-Devlin (Unknown climate)

We are interested in growing eggplant on our property but need some advise re temp/soil/length of time before fruiting? Taminick Victoria. Near Glenrowan and Wangaratta Would appreciate any advise you have. Thank you in advance, Susan.

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16 May 08, Chris (Unknown climate)

If you can protect eggplant from getting too cold (especially frosts) then they can keep growing and fruiting for years.

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