Eggplant trellis

Purple tomatillos and eggplants -

The season's outdoor vegetable crops are all thriving and looking great. Earlier this week, I showed you how we support the growing tomato plant vines at my Bedford, New York farm. We do a similar process for our eggplants and peppers. Staking various vegetables is necessary to keep fruits off the ground and to reduce

The season's outdoor vegetable crops are all planted and looking great. I am always interested in learning new ways to improve the productivity of the gardens at my farm. This year, we decided to create new supports for my eggplants and peppers. Staking various vegetables is necessary to keep fruits off the ground and to

The season's outdoor vegetable crops are all planted and looking great. I am always interested in learning new ways to improve the productivity of the gardens at my farm. This year, we decided to create new supports for my eggplants and peppers. Staking various vegetables is necessary to keep fruits off the ground and to

Originate to Arabia, eggplants (aubergine) came to Europe first, and then the Spaniards carried these veggies to America in the 18th century. Nowadays, you can choose between traditional purple as well as white varieties. Even

Learn how to grow eggplants in your vegetable garden at home with our easy-to-follow growing guide. Planting, harvesting, and recipe ideas.

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Purple pole beans climbing high on our arched trellis.

Eggplants can be finicky, but if you give them a good start, keep them warm, and limit pest damage, an excellent harvest awaits you.

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