Aubergines are a he althy and nutrient-rich alternative in the vegetable patch. The plants can also easily be sown yourself. With these tips and background knowledge you will be able to successfully grow the seedlings and achieve a rich harvest.
How does the eggplant germinate and how do I care for it properly?
Eggplant seeds germinate under ideal conditionsafter eight to ten daysTo do this you need abrightandwarmLocation at temperatures between 22 and 26 degrees Celsius. The soil should be kept moist with a spray bottle and covered with a transparent hood.
When and how do I germinate the eggplant seeds?
If you would like to sow your eggplants yourself, you should prepare this inFebruary. Place the eggplant seeds individually with sufficient distance between themon potting soiland press them lightly. Do not cover them with soil as they are light germinators. Spray the seeds with enough water and cover them with a transparent cap. The seeds already love it warm. Place your cultivationbright and warm at temperatures between 22 and 26 degrees Celsius.
How quickly do eggplants germinate?
Aubergines, like tomatoes or peppers, are nightshade plants. In a greenhouse or a seed tray and under optimal conditions, the eggplant seed germinates aftereight to ten daysTo do this, the cultivation should be kept warm and bright and always kept moist. However, do not flood the seeds. In addition, as soon as a seedling is visible, sufficient ventilation should be ensured. The leaves react to too much humidity with fungal infections and develop poorly.
How do I properly care for the eggplant seedling?
When the first green sticks out of the dark ground, it's time to take good care of the little seedling. SprayingIt is best to spray it with water every two days and make sure there isgood ventilationunder the hood so that no fungal diseases arise. Also ensure that the seedling is alwayswarm(around 25 degrees Celsius) andbright. If there is too little light, the seedlings will rot and break. It must also not be exposed to cold drafts through a tilted window.
When and how do I prick out the eggplant seedlings?
Prick out the seedling as soon as the cotyledonsthe first leaveshave formed. To separate the small plant, carefully remove it from the soil with a pricking stick and place it in fresh potting soil in a larger cultivation pot. If the plant is large enough, it can be placed in full sun and protection from mid-May after the Ice Saints location can be planted outdoors.
Tip
Select your eggplant seedlings for a better harvest
Aubergines germinate relatively reliably. Be sure to sow more seeds than you plan to use later. This means you can sort out weak seedlings straight away so that you can later harvest lots of he althy fruit from strong specimens.
