1. An eggplant,
with old leaves, fresh leaves,
new leaves, purple fruit, blueish flower
and new shoots
with old leaves, fresh leaves,
new leaves, purple fruit, blueish flower
and new shoots
That's how life goes, replenishing the old in the most subtle way. The old leaves will get yellow and brown, and at this stage the leaves must have been deprived of anti aging elements and antibody to fight off diseases and pests attacks. They are so vulnerable. Then they will let go the last grip and drop one after another.
New healthy shoots will appear to replace the old ones, to manufacture food for other parts to feed on, to strengthen the stems, branches, to send nutrients to the fruits and to the flowers.
An eggplant
is showing how life goes. ~bangchik
Putrajaya, Malaysia
This gets me so excited for eggplants!!! I have a 72-cell tray of eggplant seedlings that are getting bigger every day. (I'll probably grow around 20 plants but I like to have a lot of "insurance" so I can choose the nicest seedlings for my garden).
ReplyDeleteI tried for three successive years before I got an aubergine (eggplant) to fruit. They make lovely plants for the flowers alone though.
ReplyDeleteThe circle of life! Even with eggplant... I don't like to eat them much, but would grow them for their flowers.
ReplyDeleteDear Bangchik, How true it is that the circle of life can be found in so many ways and places. I love aubergines, especially in a moussaka.
ReplyDeleteI have missed your postings whilst on my small holiday and am enjoying catching up.
Eggplant is a lovely edible! So many ways to enjoy it. It's also interesting to observe the life cycle in you plant, similar to dead skin cells I suppose. I guess it's time for me to exfoliate! :)
ReplyDeletealoha bangchik,
ReplyDeletei love the round eggplants they are delicious especially when you stir fry them...thanks for sharing
I love the way eggplants look, but have not tried to grow them. Your post inspires me to try.
ReplyDeletePatah tumbuh, hilang berganti. InsyaaAllah.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful words with a lovely picture. It had me thinking about the progression of life all day, and how my little ones aren't quite as little any more...
ReplyDeleteMy parents hardly grew brinjal. They say very hard to grow. My aunty tells us when buying brinjal, don't buy perfect ones, the farmer has spray a lot of pesticides. Not good for the body.
ReplyDeleteI used to make a garlic spray when I was growing a love of vegs.
Hello Bangchik! looks like this brinjal is growing nicely despite showing its signs of 'aging'. This brinjal looks like those round ones for curry... yum yum ;-)
ReplyDeleteBtw, re your oncidium, do you think repotting with fresh media or changing its position is workable? Nonetheless, I hope you will see some flowers dancing out soon.
Have a great weekend!
This is a plant I have never tried to grow! I don't know much about them. I have been intriguied by their purple fruit though.
ReplyDeleteWhat kinds of foods does your wife make with eggplant?
I have always loved the deep deep purple color of eggplants. They are, I think one of the most beautiful vegetables. I've never tried to grow them but have been tempted. Do you think maybe in the green house? I'm not sure our season is long enough here.
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone, for the visits and lovely comments. Deep purple is the colour of brinjals, and should be considered royal!... Spare some 6 month for brinjal plants to go to the end. Green house would accommodate that stretch of time. Our green house here is out there in the yard. hmmm.....
ReplyDeleteCheers,
~bangchik
Putrajaya, Malaysia