Eggplants were once considered a Sexy Fruit. They were called “apples of love” by the Portuguese and Spanish . Medieval Europeans believed that eggplant was an aphrodisiac. Botanists once classified them as ” Mala insana,” -”mad apple,”- there was a belief that consuming Eggplant would cause insanity.
In modern times they serve as an excellent meal, and are quite frequently used as a meat substitute. They are a favorite of many North American Gardner’s
Eggplant grows best in a well-drained sandy loam or loam soil, fairly high in organic matter.
Start early indoors in peat potsor cell packs
Rows should be 3 to 5 ft. apart. Plants should be 2 to 3 ft. apart
Transplants should be 8 to 10 wks old and slightly hardened, grown in 2 inch. or larger pots.
The outdoor environment can be very harsh for a transplant. So, harden the transplants before planting outdoors to increase their survival rate. Place them outdoors in their original containers where they will receive direct sunlight and some wind for a few hours each day for a week, possibly more.. Gradually lengthen the amount of time outside each day. Move the plants inside at night .
Climatic Requirements for Eggplant
The eggplant is a very tender plant that requires a long, warm season for successful production. The plants are killed by light frost and are injured by long periods of chilly, frostless weather. Plants should not be set out until all danger of frost has passed, and should be hardened first [See Above paragraph]
Set plants in the field when frost danger has passed, when the soil has warmed, and when the average daily temperature reaches 65°F.
Common Varieties of Eggplant
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tolerates heat and drought and is easy to grow. Vigorous and prolific, with good disease resistance. 62 days. 
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