Can You Grow Eggplant in Ontario?

Either way, eggplants do well in the hot summers of Ontario, and they also do better with some rain. There are almost 20 different types of eggplants, each of which has a specific growing condition. Common mistakes when growing them include harvesting them too early, or over-fertilizing them, leading to over-sized fruits. This article will discuss some of the most common eggplant mistakes and how to avoid them.

The first step is to plant the plants in the right location. Choose a region with high temperatures and high moisture content. The best growing conditions for eggplants are full sun and 6 to 8 hours of daylight per day. Make sure that the soil is rich in organic matter and that it gets at least one inch of water per week. Fertilize the soil with a water-soluble organic fertilizer once a week.

You can choose the variety that suits your climate. In spring, most garden centres in Canada stock potted varieties of eggplants, which are compact, vigorous, and come in individual containers. But if you want to grow a specialty variety, you need to start from seed. The best way to do this is to visit a nursery and look for a specific cultivar. They will usually have many varieties to choose from, and you can purchase them in a store that specializes in growing exotic vegetables.