When to plant eggplant in Westonia
- Sow in trays: mid Aug to early DecWestonia area, hot semi-arid
- Move seedlings out: mid Oct to late JanWestonia area, hot semi-arid
- Plant seedlings: mid Oct to late JanWestonia area, hot semi-arid
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Westonia. 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.