Progress! Eggplant that were planted today in big pots - pics added June 26

[nctomatoman]

My theory on container gardening is that you get much more heat at the root area - I've grown them here in good sun in the soil and they don't yield nearly as much as when grown in pots.

I have no idea what the NY Improved crossed with...though it is something with a dark calyx, I am sure! Will have to see what its neighbors were that year!

[bluelacedredhead]

Originally Posted by nctomatoman

My theory on container gardening is that you get much more heat at the root area - I've grown them here in good sun in the soil and they don't yield nearly as much as when grown in pots.

I have no idea what the NY Improved crossed with...though it is something with a dark calyx, I am sure! Will have to see what its neighbors were that year!

Well if you find eggplants more productive even in a climate as warm as N.C., then I'm convinced. No more wasting valuable garden space. It's containers from now on for me.