Re: [gardeners] eggplant bitterness
George Shirley (gardeners@globalgarden.com)
Tue, 10 Jul 2001 10:40:32 -0500
Jane: I've started all my eggplant from seed for several years. In my climate I
put two seeds to a 4 inch pot in mid-January and usually set them out by late
March, early April. Occasionally one will die but most live and produce until
we, literally, get tired of eggplant. I picked 8 fruit yesterday and will be
making a large moussaka for freezing. I generally do the whole thing but the
eggs and bechamel sauce and then vacuum seal the casserole (aluminum) and
freeze. When I get ready to eat one I thaw in the fridge, add the eggs and sauce
and finish baking. My recipe, which I think I posted last year, is from a
cookbook called "Greek Cookings" I bought in Athens in 1985. A real hoot to read
and then have to look up some of the ingredients.
George
Jane Burdekin wrote:
>
> Now I can hardly wait, I have 8 eggplants in my garden this year, 5 I grew
> from seed and 3 I bought as plants because I don't usually have much luck
> growing from seed. All are looking pretty good this year and I hope to have
> a good crop. All these recipies look great. Thanks.
>
> Jane
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Shantihhh@aol.com [mailto:Shantihhh@aol.com]
> Sent: Monday, July 09, 2001 10:42 PM
> To: gardeners@globalgarden.com
> Subject: [gardeners] eggplant bitterness
>
> << Eggplant, can, indeed, be bitter, if it is not salted and rinsed, >>
>
> Try the Oriental varieties such as Filipino Lavender or Neelamlong NOT ever
> bitter! Also there is a difference in the bitterness of male and female
> eggplants. Look at the bottom to differentiate.
>
> Mary-Anne