Eggplants need constant temperatures
The fruits come from the Mediterranean region. The germination temperatures must therefore be high. Eggplants do not tolerate temperature changes during germination.
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Prefer on the window sill
Fill a seed tray or mini greenhouse with Growing substrate.(€ 12.99 at Amazon *) The soil is well moistened and the seeds sown thinly. Then it is covered with a thin layer of substrate.
Place a cover over the cultivation vessel or use transparent foil. The film keeps the temperature constant and prevents it from drying out.
Place the growing containers in a bright place with a temperature of 25 degrees. Do not place it directly above the heater, but rather next to it.
Tips in brief:
- Growing vessel with substrate
- 25 degrees germination temperature
- Foil cover
Place a little cooler after germination
The foil is lifted every other day. After the seeds have emerged, the cover is completely removed.
Transplant in pots
As soon as the plants have grown 15 centimeters, they are placed in somewhat larger individual pots. That Planting the eggplant outdoors from the end of May.
Prefer in the greenhouse
A foil covering is not necessary in the greenhouse. Regular spraying of the seed trays ensures sufficient moisture.
Tips & Tricks
If there is no mini greenhouse, the aubergines can also be grown in small pots. The finished pots are simply placed in freezer bags to maintain the temperature. This saves the laborious pricking out of the aubergines and makes it easier to plant them outdoors.