Iraqi eggplant a winner

[luigiwu]

Tracy, I have petch Siam seeds if u want them

[KC.Sun]

Originally Posted by BigVanVader

I am growing Fairy Tale eggplant this year https://www.burpee.com/vegetables/eg...rod000709.html Someone here said it was a good seller at market, so we shall see. I don't really eat eggplant so I didn't want to grow the big ones, they dont sell well either. The only other eggplants I have seen sell are Rosa Bianca.

Fairy tale is really prolific when compared to the other types. I've sold it for over $5/lb and it moves fast.

[Worth1]

Originally Posted by KC.Sun

Fairy tale is really prolific when compared to the other types. I've sold it for over $5/lb and it moves fast.

This looks like my kind of eggplant.
I like the color and the size.
That puppy has ratatouille written all over it.
Raised on the stuff as my mothers folks came from the region it originated.

Worth.

[peppero]

I enjoy any posts about eggplant especially with pix. I plant more than a normal person needs as well as more varieties than I should. But then that goes for peppers and tomatoes . I am sure that there are many of us. RIGHT?

Jon

[taboule]

>>>>>
I am sure that there are many of us. RIGHT?
>>>>

Sorry Jon, you're the only one in this situation.


;>)

[Tracydr]

Originally Posted by luigiwu

Tracy, I have petch Siam seeds if u want them

Yeah,I'd live to try them.

[Tracydr]

Originally Posted by Jeannine Anne

It is Ok to can eggplant but it loses it's color, and is better in casseroles when used

Use hot pack only, wash, slice or cube eggplant. Soak for about 20 minutes in I quart of water with 1 tablespoon of salt, drain. Then put in fresh water with 1 tablespoon lemon juice simmer for 5 minutes .Drain. Fill clean hot sterilized jars leaving 1 inch of headroom, add fresh boiling water but no salt put lids on Using pressure canner only , pressure process at 10 pounds , pints for 30 minutes, quarts for 40 minutes ,Remove jars . Find what adjustments you need for your altitude, the recipe is based on sea level ( below 1000 feet)

Excellent,thank you!

[Tracydr]

Originally Posted by efisakov

Tracy, you reminded me one more tasty way to prepare eggplant.
Boil in salted water first. Drain. Put between cutting boards with something heavy on the top to reduce liquid. When cooled, puree. Add fresh garlic and mayo. Refrigerate, done. Great with mushed potatoes or on the toasted bread. Better served cold.

Yummy!

[Tracydr]

Can I dehydrate eggplant to use in winter?

[efisakov]

Tracy, what a great idea. I googled it and found this:
http://www.thankyourbody.com/recipe-...ggplant-jerky/
Eggplants do change color if cut and left to stay, just like potatoes do.

[Bodhi Peace]

I never thought about preserving eggplant.
I may have to this year!

[ScottinAtlanta]

Originally Posted by taboule

>>>>>
I am sure that there are many of us. RIGHT?
>>>>

Sorry Jon, you're the only one in this situation.


;>)

That is correct. Jon is the only one in that unfortunate situation.

[Labradors2]

Eggplant is really easy to dry in a dehydrator. I LOVE it for adding to soups and stews. Now I've gone and grown way too many eggplants because I love them so much!

Linda