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How often are eggplants poured?

If you are in the garden or greenhouse Planting eggplants, don't forget to pour. The plants need a lot of water for large fruits to develop. It is always poured from below, never from above.

Do eggplants need fertilization?

Even if the eggplants were planted in nutritious soil, they will need additional fertilizer. Every two weeks will be a good one Vegetable fertilizer(€ 14.99 at Amazon *) given.

Are eggplants cut?

If you are big Harvest eggplant fruits you should cut the plants. After the sixth to eighth leaves, cut off the tip so that the plant branches out. More than three shoots should not stop.

Do eggplants need to be propped up?

Yes, especially if you grow eggplant varieties with very large fruits. Support each shoot with a stick or a plant spiral.

What pests are dangerous for eggplants

Plants are troubled by three pests:

• Whitefly
• Spider mite
• Green cucumber aphid

Healthy plants resist the pests better than sick ones. Create a good, species-appropriate climate so that the plants develop enough resistance. Check the eggplants for pests daily and take countermeasures immediately.

What diseases harm eggplants

Verticillium wilt is a fungal disease. The leaves get lighter and lighter at the edge and finally turn completely brownish. Remove all infected parts of the plant and dispose of fallen leaves in the garbage can.

Sow as a preventive measure Eggplant varieties that are resistant to fungi, and ensure that there is sufficient water and healthy soil.

Are eggplants overwintered?

In the open field, the plants die when the frost sets in. When kept in a heatable Glasshouse the cold temperatures have no effect. All you have to do is provide enough light.

Tips & Tricks

Ladybirds and lacewings are of great help if the aubergines are attacked by aphids. These insects and their larvae eat the lice. Provide an insect-friendly environment. The larvae can be purchased from specialist retailers.