[DeanRIowa]

barkeater said,

And Dean, I hope you didn't mean Long Dark Purple. Last year, all I got were flowers, but it was extra chilly.

Yes, I think that is the one, I got it in a trade. I will let you know, how it does for me.

barkeater said,

I am curious. I understand a volcano erupted in South America. If it was big enough, we could have another cold summer, which, in zones 3-5, could mean no eggplant.

I haven't heard of any significant eurption this year, but maybe I missed it. I plan on growing my eggplants in containers and in a small greenhouse this summer. If it is chiller then normal that ought to help.

This is my first year growing eggplant anyway so a few of each variety would probably do me just fine.

thanks,

Dean