Autumn eggplant cultivation has its secrets, and these practical tips must be mastered
The main varieties selected are Nilo, Brinjal, Langgao, and others; they are indeterminate growth type, early maturing, with long fruit, purplish-black color, green stem, green calyx, spineless, and smooth and glossy texture. Single fruit weighs 300-400 grams, with good taste. For seedling raising, soak the seeds to promote germination; before sowing, sun the seeds for 1-2 days, soak them in warm water at 50-55°C for 10-15 minutes, and when the warm water cools to...
1. Old stump renewal method. Use old spring eggplant stumps to cultivate and rejuvenate them, so they regain vitality, bloom, and bear fruit. The specific method is: in early August, when spring eggplants go from peak to decline, with few leaves, flowers, and fruits, choose a time before or after rain when the soil is moist, first apply a liquid manure nitrogen fertilizer, and two or three days later cut off all branches and leaves, leaving only the main branch as the mother branch for new leaf sprouting. After about a week, the mother branch sprouts new branches and grows rapidly. On this basis, thin out weak and overly dense branches, and pay attention to pest and disease prevention, topdressing, and drought resistance; the new branches will soon bloom and bear fruit, and the fruiting period can last up to two months.2. Seedling raising and autumn planting method. Choose varieties with high disease resistance, and select loose soil on high ground that does not accumulate water, especially hilly land that has not been planted with solanaceous vegetables, which is even better. When sowing, cover with plastic film if it rains, and use a shade net in strong sun. Transplanting can be done after more than 20 days. When transplanting, cloudy or light rainy days are best. If it is a sunny day, evening is preferable, and water thoroughly to settle the roots. Note that when preparing the land, make deep furrows and high beds as much as possible, able to drain and irrigate, and apply sufficient base fertilizer at one time. After survival, management is similar to that of spring eggplant, but attention should be paid to pest and disease control and drought resistance. Because autumn eggplant coincides with the high-temperature season, its growth rate is generally faster than that of spring eggplant, and the time of flowering and fruiting can also be delayed until late autumn to early winter.