Sher
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Post by Sher on Jul 23, 2021 13:56:45 GMT -5
I had these seeds left from last year from Seeds 'n Such. They only guaranteed a 75% germination rate then.
To make sure I get a couple of plants, I put 3 seeds in each pod.
If I get two strong plants, I plan to put one in the grow tent and leave the other in the Bounty.
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Post by Shawn on Jul 24, 2021 3:44:05 GMT -5
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Sher
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Post by Sher on Jul 30, 2021 16:21:06 GMT -5
I soaked the seeds for 6 hours before planting them in soaked sponges.
There are baby plants in both pods at 7 days! That is a lot faster than the last time I grew them!
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campingcorgis
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Post by campingcorgis on Jul 30, 2021 16:49:14 GMT -5
Nice!  |
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Post by Shawn on Jul 31, 2021 5:03:12 GMT -5
Great news! I can't wait to see them grow. Maybe one day I will try eggplants.
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Sher
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Post by Sher on Aug 1, 2021 8:56:47 GMT -5
Both pods are up. When they are bigger, I will have to mve one.
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Sher
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Post by Sher on Aug 8, 2021 12:45:16 GMT -5
I am happy with their progress so far. 
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Sher
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Post by Sher on Aug 10, 2021 10:19:58 GMT -5
Today I plan to remove the smaller plant as they get huge, do an R&R, then sit back and watch it grow.
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Sher
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Post by Sher on Aug 24, 2021 11:46:38 GMT -5
I am growing one plant in the Bounty. I have removed several of the large leaves already.
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Sher
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Post by Sher on Sept 11, 2021 22:38:38 GMT -5
The eggplant is finally blooming.
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patlab
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Post by patlab on Sept 13, 2021 10:19:48 GMT -5
I didn’t have much luck with my fairy tale eggplants, but I ordered Chinese string eggplant seeds from Baker Creek and they have been going strong for months now… no need to hand pollinate. Will definitely grow them again. Attachment Deleted![]()
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Post by lynnee on Sept 13, 2021 16:35:59 GMT -5
What will you make with the eggplant, Sher? I have a box of AG pods, and want to try them when I have a tall AG free. |
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Sher
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Post by Sher on Sept 13, 2021 17:46:49 GMT -5
lynnee, that is great to know. I have grown eggplant outdoors before, but indoor pollination on the Fairy Tales is a chore.
campingcorgis, My guilty secret is battered and fried eggplant cubes. Otherwise roasted, eggplant parmesan, and used in stews. Sometimes I get creative, but those are my old standbys.
I don't know what I did to make the text in my phone so big. Feeling a little shaky today.
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campingcorgis
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Post by campingcorgis on Sept 13, 2021 17:53:01 GMT -5
Sounds great! Although, honestly, I'm not an eggplant person,
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Post by lynnee on Sept 14, 2021 11:31:52 GMT -5
Fried, battered eggplant cubes are delicious! I'd forgotten about those. H and I are fond of eggplant, but have to go easy on it. If he overindulges, he gets hives. 😟
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campingcorgis
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Post by campingcorgis on Sept 14, 2021 11:47:50 GMT -5
Hives are no fun! The "budget" gives them to me!
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Post by lynnee on Sept 15, 2021 22:13:55 GMT -5
Today I added two fairy eggplant pods to the Bounty Elite that has three AG replacement Poblano pepper pods in it. The peppers have been going for 9 days, but I've had good luck in the past with adding miscellaneous new pods during the germination period.
I suppose that eggplant is "Vegetable Garden", not "Pepper Garden", but the Fairy Eggplant kit didn't specify which garden settings to use.
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Sher
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Post by Sher on Sept 16, 2021 9:57:04 GMT -5
lynnee, in my experience, the settings don't make a lot of difference. I often grow my veggies under Flowers because the lights go off at a more reasonable time.
I'm sure it slows them down by a few days, but that never bothered me.
Be warned. Fairy Tale eggplants are big plants!
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Sher
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Post by Sher on Sept 18, 2021 18:55:28 GMT -5
My eggplant are on a roll! There are 5 little ones in this one cluster!
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Post by maskedsonnet on Sept 18, 2021 19:23:09 GMT -5
Amazing! And I love that color! I’m a sucker for purple  |
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