Growing Eggplant, also Aubergine

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(Best months for growing Eggplant in New Zealand - cool/mountain regions)

September: Bring on in pots - need a long growing season

Grow in seed trays, and plant out in 4-6 weeks. Sow seed at a depth approximately three times the diameter of the seed. Best planted at soil temperatures between 24°C and 32°C. (Show °F/in)
Space plants: 60 - 75 cm apart
Harvest in 12-15 weeks. Cut fruit with scissors or sharp knife.
Compatible with (can grow beside): Beans, capsicum, lettuce, amaranth, thyme
Avoid growing close to: Potatoes

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01 Nov 10, John Podevin (New Zealand - temperate climate): I have just planted some eggplant seedlings in the garden (we live in Napier). How long will it be before they can be harvested?
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02 Mar 09, Julian (New Zealand - cool/mountain climate): I am growing eggplant in Wellington in a plastic house. Plants seem healthy enough and keep putting out flowers but i only got one fruit from the very first flower on one of the plants. I started catching bumble bees and putting them in the plastic house to pollinate the flowers, but still no results. Any ideas???
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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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