Eggplant is one of the most commonly used vegetables and grows in the warm season. He is one of the most beloved vegetables. If you have a desire to grow eggplant, seedlings are better than those that you grow yourself. You will then be sure that it is your favorite variety that will grow in the garden.
When to Sow Eggplant Seeds
In order to grow eggplant from seeds, they need to be sown indoors eight to ten weeks before the last spring frosts. The soil must be fertile, well-drained and rich in organic matter. Eggplant also requires a lot of calcium, so add lime to the soil before sowing grains. Planting eggplant for seedlings does not take much time. For sowing, it is better to use eggplant seeds purchased in a specialized store. This will allow you to choose the right variety for you.
Sowing Eggplant Seeds
If you are wondering how to grow eggplant seedlings, then there are two main ways.
The first one is growing in a greenhouse. This method is good if you want to get a large number of sprouts and you have free space in your garden to put a greenhouse.
Having established a greenhouse, you need to wait 3-4 days before sowing, so that the soil inside warms up. After this time, you can start sowing. You need to sow grain at a distance of 10 centimeters from each other. When all the seeds will lie in their places, they need to be sprinkled on top with a thin layer of earth. It is better to use a sieve. With it, the earth will wake up evenly and without lumps. Having sprinkled all the plots, you need to crush the earth a little, for this it is enough just to press it with your palms. After watering everything that has been planted, you can wait for seedlings. Soon you will grow eggplant, seedlings for this you already have.
The second method is suitable for those who do not have much free space. According to this method, the cultivation is carried out in small pots. Seeds need to be well moistened and put in a pot to a depth of not more than one centimeter. Then you need to cover with a plastic bag or a plastic flat lid to retain moisture, and place them in a warm place - in the upper part of the refrigerator. Keep the soil moist. You should see condensation on the inside of the plastic lid or bag. If the pot is not covered, then germination will take a long time. As a rule, eggplant, seedlings of which you planted, sprouts from one to two weeks. As soon as the first sprouts are visible, you should remove the plastic cover and place the flowerpot on the window.
Eggplant seedling care
You took the first steps to grow eggplant, seedlings of which were bred by you personally. Keep it moist until it grows for the next eight to ten weeks. Be alert for any signs of pests or diseases. Most of them can be avoided by spraying with insecticides. Garlic infusion is also effective.
If you are concerned about the debate, try watering the eggplant seedlings regularly (about once a week) with a solution of tea with chamomile. When the first leaves begin to appear, it's time to start feeding.
As soon as the temperature of the soil reaches 16 degrees Celsius, it's time to move the grown eggplants into the garden.
The whole process of growing from seeds requires a little effort. But every work is rewarded. And your well-deserved reward will be the harvest that you collect from your beds. You can start picking eggplants as soon as they become big enough. You can continue to harvest until the fruits lose their luster. If they become brown, it means that you have waited too long. Do all the work on time and the crop will be good.