AT A GLANCE
How to plant eggplant seedlings?
After the ice saints, you can plant aubergine seedlings outdoors. Dig in to it big enough hole and put the plant cautious one without damaging the fine roots. Fill up with soil and water the plant.
When are eggplant seedlings transplanted?
After sowing of the aubergine seeds, the first cotyledons form after a few weeks. Got back a few days later first true leaves on the seedlings educated, you can prick out the young plants. Now place them in a larger growing pot so that the roots have more space and growth is stimulated.
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When can I plant the eggplant seedlings outdoors?
Eggplant seeds should be sown in February. First middle of May (after the Ice Saints) the young plants can go outdoors after the last frosts. You can put them in the greenhouse at the beginning of May because they are more protected there.
Eggplants are very sensitive to cold. Even low temperatures can cause irreparable damage to the plant. Depending on variety Are the plants more cold tolerant or not?
Which location is suitable for eggplant seedlings?
Put young seedlings in propagation pot at one warm and bright place without direct sunlight. Protect the plant from cold drafts. The window sill is best suited to an east or west window.
How to properly care for eggplant seedlings?
Young plants are particularly prone to care errors. It is best to check the plant daily to make sure it is doing well. It must not dry out, otherwise it will shrink. Water them regularly. The soil should be moist but not soggy. The plant tolerates waterlogging just as badly. Also ensure good ventilation so that the young leaves can dry off well. If the plant is a bit larger, it needs additional fertilizer. Mature compost, nettle manure or a biological liquid fertilizer are suitable for this.
Tip
Use a support stick
Even the young seedlings of the aubergine should be given a support rod. In this way, the plants get used to it early on and are protected from snapping off. The aubergine fruits usually become too large and heavy later on, so it is best to provide the plants with additional support.
