When to plant eggplant in Jandowae
- Sow in trays: early Aug to early DecJandowae area, hot semi-arid
- Move seedlings out: early Oct to late JanJandowae area, hot semi-arid
- Plant seedlings: early Oct to late JanJandowae area, hot semi-arid
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Jandowae. Microclimates vary: frost hollows and hills run later.
A heat-loving summer crop that does very well in Adelaide once it gets going. Plant seedlings only when nights are reliably warm and keep them sheltered from cold winds. Water deeply and feed regularly; well-fed plants crop from midsummer to autumn.