Eggplant planting time: January to February in spring, July to August in autumn

SummaryEggplant can be planted in spring and autumn. In spring, sowing is generally done in January to February, with harvest from April to June, while in autumn, sowing is done in July to August, with harvest from October to December. Eggplant grown in greenhouses can be grown out of season through precise artificial temperature control.

1. Planting time

1. Eggplant is an annual herb, and its growing temperature is around 30°C. Eggplant is relatively sensitive to temperature and is suitable for planting in spring and autumn.

2. In spring, sowing in the ground can generally be done in January to February, and harvest can be carried out from April to June.

3. In autumn, sowing in the ground can be done in July to August, and harvest can be carried out from October to December.

4. With the development of the times and the continuous improvement of planting techniques, artificial temperature control is possible, so there are now many out-of-season vegetables, which is more conducive to increasing economic returns.

2. Selecting varieties

1. After many years of breeding and cultivation, many new eggplant varieties have been developed.

2. When selecting seeds, adapt measures to local conditions. If the area has a relatively high average temperature, varieties with good heat tolerance should be selected. On the contrary, if the average temperature is relatively low, cold-tolerant varieties should be selected. If the area has relatively high rainfall, varieties tolerant to rain should be selected. Regardless of how the selection is made, the selected variety must have good disease resistance.

3. Sowing

Generally, eggplant can be sown in spring or autumn. Spring sowing is in January to February, and autumn sowing is in July to August. Sow according to climate changes in different regions, generally at about 20 grams per mu.

4. Planting conditions

When planting eggplant, choose soil with sufficient fertility, good drainage and irrigation conditions, and loose soil. Areas with sufficient light are best. First deeply plow and expose the soil to the sun, make high beds more than 30cm high, with double-row planting at about 1.7m and single-row planting at about 1m.

5. Reasonable fertilization

1. Eggplant has relatively high requirements for water and fertilizer. Light fertilization should be carried out at the seedling stage, and fertilization should be based on the growth condition of the plants. Concentrated fertilizer is also not suitable, otherwise it is easy to damage the seedling roots or cause excessive vegetative growth of the plants.

2. During the pollination period, if the plants are not seriously lacking nutrients, generally do not fertilize. When the fruit is the size of an egg, fertilize in time, which is helpful for accelerating fruit enlargement. If the fruit is changing color, there is no need to fertilize. Just water appropriately and keep the soil moist at all times.

6. Later management

At the bud stage, promptly remove side branches that have no buds, so as to avoid taking away the plant's nutrients and help the plant bloom and bear more fruit. When fruiting, use supports to hold up the plants to prevent them from lying on the ground and to prevent rotten fruit.