Eggplants are one of the most popular garden crops. They have a wonderful taste and can be used in a variety of culinary dishes.
However, to get a bountiful harvest of eggplants, you need to follow several basic growing rules.
Anastasia Kovrizhnykh , an expert of the online publication "BelNovosti", an agronomist and landscape designer, told how to collect a rich harvest of eggplants.
In this article, we will look at 4 main rules that will help you achieve success in growing eggplants.
Proper nutrition of eggplants
There is a special feeding pattern for eggplants, different from other crops.
It is important to remember that you first need to feed them with potassium and phosphorus before flowering, and then add nitrogen and some potassium, phosphorus and magnesium, which eggplants love so much.
Mulching eggplants
Mulching is an important aspect in growing eggplants.
It is recommended to use straw for mulching from the end of May to the beginning of June.
In some areas, this may be mid-June. Mulch helps keep the soil moist, suppresses weed growth, and protects plant roots from overheating.
Formation of eggplants
Plant formation is a key point in growing eggplants.
In colder regions, it is recommended to leave 2-3 stems, removing side shoots.
In warm regions, especially in closed ground, you can leave up to 5 or more stems. The future eggplant harvest is formed on the side shoots.
Adjusting the load on plants
It is important to take plant load management seriously.
Some varieties of eggplant produce more flowers than they can bear fruit.
It is recommended to leave 6 to 7 fruits on a bush, but in a greenhouse you can grow up to 15-20 fruits on a bush.
The quantity depends on the variety, climate, length of summer and agricultural technology.
Load adjustment is a creative process and must be handled appropriately in each situation.
Earlier we talked about how to feed seedlings with potato broth .
Expert: Anastasia Kovrizhnykh
