Plant eggplants in a sheltered greenhouse
Growing eggplants in the greenhouse is a lot easier than growing outdoors. Under glass, the plants get the high temperatures they need to germinate and grow.
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- This is how eggplants can be grown in the garden or greenhouse
Prefer in the greenhouse
The takes place in a heatable greenhouse sowing of eggplants as early as January. For this, seed trays are used Growing substrate(€ 12.99 at Amazon *) filled. The seed is sown thinly and covered with a layer of earth.
The seeds are kept well moist and germinate within a few days. As soon as the plants are about eight centimeters high, they are pricked out or transplanted into pots.
Plant aubergines outdoors or in a greenhouse
From a height of 20 to 25 centimeters, the aubergines arrive at their final destination. If you prefer in the garden Planting eggplants want to wait until the end of May.
In the base bed of the greenhouse, the aubergines are planted at a distance of 50 by 50 centimeters. Nutritious garden soil mixed with compost provides the best basis.
Eggplant care in the greenhouse
- In Growing trays prefer
- Put in pots
- Plant out in the final location from May
- Cut the main shoot
- Attach support scaffolding
As soon as the plant has developed six to eight leaves, the main shoot is cut. The resulting secondary shoots are tied to supporting pillars.
Harvest eggplants in the greenhouse
Due to the constant temperatures and constant humidity, the mature Eggplant depending on the variety faster than outdoors.
While the plant stops growing outside at around 15 degrees, it blooms much longer in a heated greenhouse because of the high temperatures. This means that significantly more fruits are ripe.
If the weather outside is cold and too damp, the harvest will be poor. In the greenhouse, the plant is well protected from the cold and wet.
Tips & Tricks
If you are in the greenhouse Harvest eggplant shake out the shoots with the flowers regularly. Since there is no wind in the greenhouse, the gardener has to support fertilization.
