The eggplant, also known as eggplant, is a popular Mediterranean vegetable among hobby gardeners. In order to be able to grow rarer varieties, you have to grow the plants yourself from seeds. Find out everything you need to know about sowing depth here.
How deep are eggplant seeds sown and how to care for them?
Eggplant seeds are dark germinators and are planted approximately1 cm deepin the soil when sown. The soil must be kept evenlymoistfor the seeds to germinate. Place the seed tray on the windowsill if possiblewarm and bright.
How are the eggplant seeds planted?
Aubergines (Solanum melongena) are nightshade plants. Your seeds will germinate reliably with the right care (temperature and humidity). They are dark germinators and should germinate about1 centimeter deep in potting soil. Eggplant seeds germinate in around 8 to 12 days. However, the small seedlings need another two months to form the first leaves after the cotyledons. Therefore, you should start sowing early in the year (beginning of February). This is how you get strong young plants to plant out after the Ice Saints.
How do I sow eggplant seeds at the correct sowing depth?
For eggplant cultivation to work, proceed as follows:
- Fill the seed tray or pot with potting soil.
- Place the eggplant seeds individually on the soil, one seed per pot.
- Push the seed about 1 centimeter into the soil with a pricking rod.
- Press the soil lightly.
- Spray the soil with water. Make sure that the soil (€6.00 on Amazon) is well moistened. However, do not flood the seeds.
- Cover the cultivation with a transparent hood.
Aside from the sowing depth, what should you consider when growing eggplants?
Aubergines come from the subtropical regions of India and need a lot of moisture and warmth. In order for the seeds to germinate, place them in abright and warm placewithout direct sunlight. They germinate best at temperatures between 22 and 26 degrees in the soil.
Ventilate the hood every two to three days to prevent mold from forming. Check thesoil moistureSeeds need moist, not soggy soil to germinate. Spray the floor regularly with water.
Can you plant eggplant plants deeper when pricking out?
Aubergines often turn brown when there is a lack of light, which means they form very long stems. There is a risk that they will bend easily and then collapse. When pricking out, you can place such young plantsa little deeper into the soil. Roots also form on the stem over time.
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What happens if you don't respect the sowing depth?
If you plant the seeds too deep in the soil, the eggplant seeds may not have enough energy to bring their seedling to the surface. If you don't cover the seed with soil at all, it won't germinate as it can only do so in sufficient darkness.
