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- Choose the Right Variety
Select eggplant varieties suitable for your climate and gardening conditions.
- Start from Seeds
Begin sowing seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before transplanting.
- Prepare the Soil
Ensure the soil is well-draining with a pH between 5.5 and 7.
- Transplanting Tips
Transplant seedlings after the last frost, ensuring they are hardened off.
- Sun and Space
Plant eggplants in full sun with at least 18 inches between plants.
- Water and Mulch
Maintain consistent moisture and mulch to retain soil moisture.
- Support and Prune
Use stakes or cages for support and prune regularly for better growth.
- Pest Management
Monitor for pests like flea beetles and use appropriate control methods.
- Fertilize Wisely
Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer, reducing nitrogen once flowering begins.
- Harvesting
Harvest eggplants when they are 4-6 inches long and cook promptly for best flavor.