Caring for eggplants is not that difficult. Do you need to know a couple of secrets?
How to grow eggplants
For a good harvest, it is important to properly fertilize eggplants.
Avoid overfertilizing vegetables as it harms the development of flowers and fruits.
Therefore, feed eggplants with nitrogen-containing fertilizers. Use half a tablespoon per plant. Apply fertilizer 5 weeks after planting.
In addition, for the normal development of the vegetable, it is important to remove weeds in the vicinity.
You can use different types of mulch or weed control treatments.
Nevertheless, be careful with the fruits and leaves of eggplants so as not to harm them.
You can harvest eggplants when the fruits have reached a dark color and have a glossy surface.
A mature eggplant can reach a maximum of 8 inches in length.
Harvest only dense and large eggplants.
When harvesting, use gloves to protect your hands from the thorns under the leaves.
How to water eggplants correctly
To water eggplants, use 1 to 2 inches of water per week.
Drip irrigation of plants is best.
Mulch around plants will help retain the required level of moisture.
Water the eggplants generously, but not often.
Remember that insufficient or irregular watering can cause hard fruit skins or root rot.
Previously, we told you how to get rid of snails and slugs in the garden.
