When to plant eggplant in Sea Lake
- Sow in trays: early Sep to mid NovSea Lake area, semi-arid
- Move seedlings out: late Oct to early JanSea Lake area, semi-arid
- Plant seedlings: late Oct to early JanSea Lake area, semi-arid
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Sea Lake. 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.