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| Eggplant loves long, hot, sunny days. Don't
try to rush them by planting them out too early. If eggplant is exposed to
cold, and the plants become stunted, and they will probably not recover.
They can be started indoors, and grown in containers as well. Use peat pellets to get them started, and always take care to disturb the roots as little as possible when transplanting. Eggplant is a heavy feeder, that will benefit from monthly applications of a balanced fertilizer (10-10-10), and should be fed weekly, once well established, with a fertilizer that is high in potassium to promote a healthy bloom (15-30-15). Only allow 3 to 6 fruits per plant, depending on the structure of the plant. When testing eggplant for maturity, wait for the skin to get nice and glossy, then just press it with your finger to make a small dent. If the dent stays, it is ready. Thanks for stopping by! |
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