Introduction to the Cultivation Techniques and Management Methods of the New Eggplant Variety Orient Charm
Eggplants are an excellent addition to the home garden. These large, heavy plants provide warm-season gardeners with delicious fresh eggplant fruit. Although the diversity among eggplant varieties may not be as obvious as with other plants, open-pollinated varieties and newly introduced hybrids
Eggplants are an excellent addition to the home garden. These large, heavy plants provide warm-season gardeners with delicious fresh eggplant fruit. Although the diversity among eggplant varieties may not be as obvious as with other plants, open-pollinated varieties and newly introduced hybrids allow growers to find plants that can be reproduced in their home gardens.
One hybrid variety named “Orient Charm” produces beautiful pinkish-purple oblong fruit. Continue reading for tips on growing Orient Charm eggplants in the garden. Orient Charm Eggplant Information So, what is an Orient Charm eggplant? These plants are a hybrid variety of Asian eggplant. The oblong fruit is usually pinkish-purple in color and about 8 inches (20 cm) in size. Maturing in just 65 days, this eggplant type is the best choice for gardeners with a short growing season.
How to Grow Orient Charm Eggplants The process of growing Orient Charm eggplants is very similar to growing other varieties. First, growers need to decide how they will start their eggplants. Orient Charm can be available as seedlings at garden centers in early spring. However, gardeners are more likely to need to start these plants from seeds themselves.
Seeds can be started indoors using seed-starting trays and grown about 6-8 weeks before the last predicted frost date of the season. When sowing, fill the trays with seed-starting mix. Add one or two seeds to each cell in the seed tray.
Place the trays in a warm location and keep them moist until germination. For many people, germination can be improved with the help of a seed-starting heat mat. After the seeds germinate, grow the plants in a sunny window until there is no longer a possibility of frost in the garden.
Finally, begin the process of hardening off the plants and transplanting them to their growing location. Choose a well-drained, amended garden bed that receives full sun, or plant in a deep container. Consistent and frequent watering throughout the season will also help ensure even growth of the plants. As growth continues, heavily loaded plants may need staking or trellis support to stay upright.
How to Grow Orient Charm Eggplants The process of growing Orient Charm eggplants is very similar to growing other varieties. First, growers need to decide how they will start their eggplants. Orient Charm can be available as seedlings at garden centers in early spring. However, gardeners are more likely to need to start these plants from seeds themselves.
Seeds can be started indoors using seed-starting trays and grown about 6-8 weeks before the last predicted frost date of the season. When sowing, fill the trays with seed-starting mix. Add one or two seeds to each cell in the seed tray.
Place the trays in a warm location and keep them moist until germination. For many people, germination can be improved with the help of a seed-starting heat mat. After the seeds germinate, grow the plants in a sunny window until there is no longer a possibility of frost in the garden.
Finally, begin the process of hardening off the plants and transplanting them to their growing location. Choose a well-drained, amended garden bed that receives full sun, or plant in a deep container. Consistent and frequent watering throughout the season will also help ensure even growth of the plants. As growth continues, heavily loaded plants may need staking or trellis support to stay upright.