Aubergines belong to the nightshade family. In addition to the classic dark purple and oval-shaped fruit, there are numerous different varieties. Grow your own seeds and benefit from your own harvest.
How can I get eggplant seeds myself?
The eggplant seeds are obtained from the fully ripe fruits. Choose a typical fruit, cut it into quarters andseparate the seeds from the pulp. Clean the seeds under running water and dry them.
Which plants to choose for eggplant seeds?
Choose only seed bearers from eggplant plants that arehe althy and vigorously grown. The plants should also have good growth, be evenly grown, have numerous flowers and be richly covered with fruit. Plants that are particularly cold tolerant should also be preferred. In order to obtain seeds that are as pure as possible, you should select fruits that are typical for the variety in shape, color and taste. You can also choose fruits without bitter substances and with delicate fruit skin. Do not use fruits from diseased plants.
Which fruits to choose for eggplant seed production?
Fully ripe eggplant fruits become soft and turn yellow or brown. If the fruits on the plant were not able to ripen sufficiently, you can also let them ripen in a warm place. For seed collection, choose onlywell-ripened fruitsHowever, they are stillnot allowed to ferment
What is the easiest way to get a lot of seeds from eggplants?
After harvesting, cut the eggplant fruit into pieces and put them in a container with water. Mix the mixturebriefly with a hand blender. Skim off any pulp and skin that floats to the top. The seeds should now be cleaned in the sieve under running water. Dry the seeds in a dry, warm and ventilated place in a maximum of two days.
How do I store dry eggplant seeds until sowing?
Store the finished seeds in small bags. The seeds must becompletely dried. Label the bags with the species and variety name as well as the year of harvest. To safely destroy larvae and parasites, you can put the finished seeds in the freezer for a few days. Eggplant seeds can germinate for at least 3 to 6 years.
Why should I get the eggplant seeds myself?
Getting your own seeds has several advantages:
- It costs almost nothing, except for your own work, which is small.
- You are independent of the current market and do not have to take the seed varieties that are offered to you.
Tip
Dry a small amount of eggplant seeds in the coffee filter
If you want to dry some seeds for your own cultivation, a coffee filter bag will help. Put a maximum of one teaspoon of seeds in a bag. Hang the filter bag on the clothesline in a dry, airy place in the shade.
