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20 Nov 17, Michael (New Zealand - temperate climate)

I have the opposite - all the lower leaves are turning yellow! But at least I have a couple of dark fruit growing fast.

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23 Oct 17, Robyn Boswell (New Zealand - temperate climate)

Several years ago i bought a patio miniature eggplant which produced really well. I haven't been able to find one since. Can you tell if i can buy the seeds or plant anywhere please? I am in northland

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25 Oct 17, Lorraine (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate)

I purchased Egg Plants from Mitre 10 Whangarei 2 years ago give them a call they will back order if they don't have them in stock

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18 Apr 17, Nigel (New Zealand - temperate climate)

Is it possible to grow eggplant from cuttings?

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19 Apr 17, John (Australia - temperate climate)

Yes it is. Take short tip cuttings in late Spring and into the Summer. If the leaves are large, reduce them with a pair of scissors. Put your cutting/s into a jar of water in a warm spot (not hot) and they will grow roots. Treat them as ordinary seedlings after planting out.

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28 Apr 17, Chris (New Zealand - temperate climate)

A speedier way to propagate is to use an aquarium air pump to add extra oxygen to the water you have your cuttings in

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25 Feb 17, Van (New Zealand - temperate climate)

Hi, for the first time I sowed eggplant saplings this Jan and now am getting the vege. Am so happy abt it. The tip I can suggest is water every day, put them in a good compost and in well sun positioned. If possible try feed them with vege protein liquid, I did just for once. Happy growing- all the best

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03 Feb 17, Judy Stephens (New Zealand - temperate climate)

My husband has a number of plants grown from seed planted in a sloping area shadowed by mature natives but gets around 4-5 hrs shady sun. No flowers yet but around 40cm high and been in the ground a at least 6 weeks...any hope?

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05 Feb 17, John (Australia - temperate climate)

Lack of sunlight and maybe competition for water may be the problem. The other thing is that egg plants are often later to fruit than their cousins - tomatoes and capsicum. Trust this helps.

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06 Feb 11, John Fawkner (New Zealand - temperate climate)

Eggplant in a tunnel house set fruit but keep dropping them. suggestions?

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