How to plant eggplants
The editor answers for netizens on how to plant eggplants and the topic of eggplant planting methods, and the following is a comprehensive introduction.
In the transition between summer and autumn, it's the best time to eat eggplants. Eggplants at this time are cheap and fresh, and for those like Flower who are not skilled in cooking, they can't make the delicious eggplant dishes in restaurants. Instead, they steam eggplants at home and sprinkle sauce and garlic paste on top, which can make a meal with one eggplant that is not only delicious but also nutritious.
The neighbor downstairs from Flower's building grows eggplants in the courtyard, which are very large and require both hands to hold, making the other neighbors envious. It's said that the eggplants have even been stolen several times by thieves!
But Flower has also seen on forums that many flower friends have posted photos of their own small and thin eggplants, which look like purple peppers and seem malnourished. So Flower dared to go downstairs and ask the neighbor for the secrets of planting eggplants. How come the eggplants they plant are all thick and solid?
I. Choosing Varieties
The variety of eggplants should be decided based on the climatic conditions of different regions. Flower takes a subtropical region in the south as an example; here, the eggplant variety should be resistant to diseases, heat, and rain. Generally, eggplants that meet these conditions are long and cylindrical, and Flower recommends the Changfeng or Hongfeng varieties, which produce large-sized, purple-red eggplants that are very attractive.
How to plant eggplants
II. Sunlight
Eggplants are one of the few large purple vegetables that require sunlight for maintenance. They need as much sunlight as the duration of daylight. Eggplants grown under sufficient sunlight will have very beautiful colors and a glossy appearance, so in the summer, do not shade the eggplants and let them bask in the sun.
III. Temperature
The optimal temperature for eggplant growth is quite high. If it can be maintained at 20-30°C, eggplants may even bear fruit all year round. However, if the temperature exceeds 30°C in the summer, it may affect the quality of the eggplants, making the skin taste bitter and become very thick.
IV. Watering
Eggplants grow quickly and require a lot of water. In the summer, it is especially important to keep the soil moist. When the soil becomes dry and white, it's time to water, and make sure to water thoroughly.