How many to plant? Advice?

Fert1 · March 6, 2007

I've never grown eggplant before, but wanted to try it this year. I have no idea how well seeds germinate or how productive an eggplant is in general. So I have no idea how many seeds to start. Can anyone advise me on that?

I love eggplant, but my hubbie won't touch it. I do have a few friends who would probably take excess fruit from me. I wouldn't want to eat it every day, but maybe twice a week. I would appreciate any advice anyone can give me since I am a newbie at this.

How difficult are eggplant to grow compared to tomatoes and peppers? Do they need staking? How well do the seeds germinate? What kind of production is typical? I'm just full of questions. LOL!

March 6, 2007	#1
Fert1 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2006 Location: Upstate SC, Zone 7 Posts: 543	How many to plant? Advice? I've never grown eggplant before, but wanted to try it this year. I have no idea how well seeds germinate or how productive an eggplant is in general. So I have no idea how many seeds to start. Can anyone advise me on that? I love eggplant, but my hubbie won't touch it. I do have a few friends who would probably take excess fruit from me. I wouldn't want to eat it every day, but maybe twice a week. I would appreciate any advice anyone can give me since I am a newbie at this. How difficult are eggplant to grow compared to tomatoes and peppers? Do they need staking? How well do the seeds germinate? What kind of production is typical? I'm just full of questions. LOL! __________________ Holly Last edited by Fert1; March 6, 2007 at 01:41 PM.