I saw my first eggplant bloom on Wednesday. What a beautiful pale purple color. I planted three different varieties of eggplant, so it’ll be interesting to see whether their flowers are all the same or have slight variations. I didn’t label which variety was in which seed cell in the tray when I started, so it will be fun when each of them put out their first eggplants!
Judy said,
May 22, 2009 at 9:15 am
How exciting! I hope it sets fruit for you. Mine haven’t started to set buds yet but now that the weather has warmed up I have high hopes.
Judy
Jenn said,
May 22, 2009 at 9:22 am
Oh, your eggplant flower is so pretty! I’m getting back to local when the farmer’s market opens in my town next weekend. Then my CSA share starts mid-June! I wish I had a yard, or a porch, or any part of my apartment that gets sun. Enjoy your gardening!
Chiot's Run said,
May 22, 2009 at 1:01 pm
That’s so exciting! You’ll be enjoying eggplants before you know it!
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