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What does yellow eggplant leaves mean and how to save them?
Eggplants often go well with one relocation to the new environment and some leaves turn yellow. However, you can too pathogens or a nutrient deficiency add to the eggplant leaf. Always keep your plants healthy and act as soon as possible in case of disease.
Why do eggplant leaves turn yellow?
that the leaves the aubergine plant yellowing can many different causes have. Here are the most common:
- Adaptation to location: If the plant has been transplanted or the pot moved, it first has to get used to it. After a few days, she should recover on her own.
- Verticulum wilt: this fungus causes yellowing at the edge of the leaf, then the whole leaf wilts.
- Lack of nutrients: If the plant does not get enough nutrients or if the transport of nutrients is hindered, the leaves will turn yellow.
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How to save the eggplant when leaves turn yellow?
First, you should Caused secure identify and act accordingly.
- If the cause is a fungus, the affected parts of the plant should be removed cleanly as soon as possible and disposed of with household waste.
- If there is a nutrient deficiency fertilize your eggplant with a suitable biological vegetable fertilizer.(€16.00 at Amazon*) Also check the functionality of the root and act accordingly in case of root rot.
How do I protect the eggplant from yellowing caused by fungi?
Eggplants need a lot of water, but you should waterlogging and high humidity absolutely avoid. Waterlogging causes root rot, which impairs the transport of nutrients and water to the leaves and causes them to wilt. High humidity promotes a fungal infection, which in the worst case can result in a complete loss of the harvest. Therefore, pay attention to Glasshouse for good ventilation. In addition, you should only water the plant from below so that the leaves do not become permanently wet and yellow from a fungal disease.
How do I prevent eggplant leaves from turning yellow?
The best precaution against a pathological yellowing of the aubergine leaves is the plant with the right one Carehealthy to hold. Pay attention to the following points during care:
- The location should be sunny, protected from rain and frost.
- Eggplants need a lot of water. When watering regularly, make sure that no waterlogging forms and water from below.
- For a sufficient supply of nutrients, fertilize with a biological fertilizer about every two weeks.
Tip
Protect eggplants from rain in open ground
Even outdoors, you should make sure that the plants are not exposed to water from above. As a nightshade family, they are more susceptible to fungus and disease, much like tomatoes with wet leaves. It is therefore best to cover them.
