Eggplant is a warm-season vegetable that not only tolerates hot weather but, for best growth, requires more warmth than many other vegetables commonly grown in Louisiana. Find information on varieties, culture and pest control for eggplants.

The southern root-knot nematode (Meloidogyne incognita) is a widespread problem in Louisiana. This pest favors the soils where most vegetables are produced and has been found in about 25 percent of the vegetable gardens in our state. This nematode can be extremely damaging to some crops and causes severe losses. (PDF Format Only)

This publication is intended to introduce home vegetable gardeners to the various methods used to manage the many diseases that affect these crops.