Paloma Eggplant

One plant in 4.5 inch

Paloma eggplant has replaced the white Clara variety I’ve grown for 10 years. Paloma did well in our garden past two summers. Paloma's bell-shaped fruits are mildly sweet and have creamy texture. We love them in eggplant parmesan, and moussaka. We do have problems with flea beetles. We wait to plant them in the garden until they are large and established. 

PLANTING: Eggplants are tender, and cold weather may weaken them. Space transplants 18" apart. It is important to be mindful of over-fertility. Too much nitrogen often results in large, bushy plants that produce only one small set of fruit.

STAKING: Eggplants may be pruned and staked to keep the fruits straight.

HARVEST: Clip fruit stem with shears. Pick fruits of desired size regularly to encourage further production.