What are the precautions for fertilizing eggplant? A full breakdown of the latest fertilizing key points

Fertilizing is an essential management task when growing eggplant. Fertilizing can effectively supplement the nutrients eggplant needs for growth, and can also prevent a shortage of some nutrient in the soil from affecting eggplant growth. Eggplant has a long growth cycle, so fertilizing work is all the more important. In fact, there are many things to pay attention to when fertilizing. Below, the editor brings you the precautions for fertilizing eggplant. Let's take a look!

1. Pay attention to the amount

Eggplant's nutrient needs change at different growth stages; for example, during the full fruiting stage, eggplant's demand for nitrogen is very high. So when fertilizing during the full fruiting stage, we should pay attention to applying more nitrogen fertilizer, but in the high-temperature environment of summer, we should follow the principle of applying more frequently in small amounts. Because high temperatures speed up the conversion of nitrogen fertilizer, and after the plant has absorbed enough, the excess fertilizer will gradually be lost, especially when growing on sandy soil, where fertilizer use efficiency drops greatly. It may also cause the plants to grow leggy. Nitrogen fertilizer should not exceed 40 jin per mu, usually once every 5 days, together with watering.

2. Trench application

Topdressing fertilizers for eggplant include organic fertilizers, chemical fertilizers and foliar fertilizers, but each type of fertilizer has a different application method. Many friends, when applying chemical fertilizers, apply them washed in with water just like organic fertilizers. Applying fertilizer this way can affect eggplant growth in hot weather. Because in a high-temperature environment, the ammonia element in chemical fertilizers breaks down very easily, especially ammonium bicarbonate. The ammonia gas produced after breakdown reduces the fertilizer's effect and can also cause plant poisoning, and in severe cases plant death. So when applying chemical fertilizers, we should use the trench application method, then cover with soil and water after fertilizing to fully dilute the fertilizer.

3. Reasonable formula

Although eggplant prefers nitrogen, you should not over-apply or apply only nitrogen fertilizer when fertilizing; you should also combine it with an appropriate amount of phosphorus and potassium fertilizer. When topdressing, you must not apply only nitrogen fertilizer to promote plant growth; you should pair it with phosphorus and potassium fertilizer at least 2 times or more. Only in this way can you ensure comprehensive nutrition for eggplant, increase eggplant yield, improve quality, and extend eggplant's growth cycle. Also pay attention to the application of trace elements. Although micro-fertilizers are toxic, as long as they are kept within a reasonable range, they will not harm eggplant growth and will also help promote eggplant growth.

4. Atomized spraying

Atomized spraying is mainly for foliar fertilizer application. Applying foliar fertilizer can promote leaf growth and increase the amount of chlorophyll. This helps eggplant photosynthesis and increases nutrient accumulation in the plant. Atomized spraying ensures that the foliar fertilizer is sprayed thoroughly and evenly. When spraying, you should not only spray the leaves but also appropriately spray the surface of the eggplant. This can promote fruit enlargement and nutrient absorption. Atomized spraying can also maximize fertilizer use efficiency and reduce fertilizer consumption.

The above is a brief introduction to the precautions for fertilizing eggplant. Part of the reason many friends fail at growing eggplant is that they do not use a correct fertilizing method. Fertilizing is not only very important, but also a skilled task, so we hope everyone can master the correct fertilizing method and avoid unnecessary losses. That is all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only. Thank you for reading and your support.