Most gardeners do not like to grow eggplants, as their seeds do not grow well enough, the seedlings are too tender, and the growing season is long. Consequently, the wrong actions will lead to the fact that as a result of the fruits you can not wait. However, as experienced agronomists assure, planting seeds of eggplants and their further cultivation does not require unnecessary efforts; the conditions should be slightly different than those of other garden residents.
- Growing conditions
- How to choose a time using the lunar calendar
- Landing dates: manufacturers recommendations
- The selection of planting material and care for seedlings
Growing conditions
In order to get enough fruit in the fall, it is important to consider many conditions for proper growing seedlings:
- Priming. For good cultivation, the soil must be loose, have neutral acidity and be clean. It is recommended to add vermiculite, which creates an optimal environment for nourishing the moisture of the roots of the plant. Before sowing eggplant seeds, proper planting on seedlings should be carried out after disinfecting the soil by treating it with boiling water.
- Lighting. Depending on the location of the seedlings, it is additionally highlighted. In order for the seedlings not to stretch much in the first month, it is enough to shine 60 watts of light on them for several hours in the morning and evening. Additionally, for safety, you can put a foil panel near the seedlings, which will help to direct additional sun rays to the plants.
- Temperature. Eggplants do not tolerate drafts. The temperature drops on the roots are especially negative. To avoid this, a wooden board or foam is placed under the container with the ground.
- Top dressing. When plants look pale or drooping, no additional fertilizer is necessary. The ideal is a complex fertilizer "Nitrofoska." 3 g of this substance is diluted in 1 liter of water and watered with the resulting solution the soil. It is recommended to do this in the phase of three leaves, as well as 10 days before transplanting seedlings to a permanent place of growth.
- Watering. Moisturize the soil with slightly warm water, which is poured exclusively under the root, avoiding contact with the leaves.
How to choose a time using the lunar calendar
Eggplant planting schedule for seedlings starts in February and ends in April. The landing period depends on the region of residence. When plants continue to grow in the greenhouse, it is possible to sow seeds in the first month of the year, and when transplanting in open ground it is better to wait until March. 
When we have decided on the date of planting, it is recommended to find out the most suitable days for this using a special agrarian calendar. It was developed depending on the phase of growth or decrease of the Moon, the location of which affects the growth and development of the entire flora on the planet. However, for each individual plant these days are different.
- February - 10, 12, 23, 26.
- March - 1, 10, 31
- April - 8, 9, 20, 21.
Landing dates: manufacturers recommendations
Terms of planting eggplant seedlings according to the recommendations of the producers should be carried out taking into account the fact that the growing season for this plant a little longer than others. Depending on the climate, this can be done from late winter to mid spring.
The selection of planting material and care for seedlings
Today, there are a large number of varieties of eggplant on the market, however, in order to choose the right ones, you need to focus not only on external preferences or producer reliability, but also on other conditions that you can create for a plant. Unlike the old varieties that were tied to the longitude of the daylight, the modern ones calmly grow at any latitude. When purchasing a hybrid, it is recommended to give preference to the first generation (F1), from such seeds grow more resistant to diseases, pests and temperature drops of the plant.
After the appearance of small shoots, the capacity is transferred to the light and at first it can withstand temperatures up to 16 degrees, this will help build a strong root system and grow. After the temperature is raised to approximately 10 degrees. At this time, it is also good to carry out the fertilizer procedure. It will be a ready-made composition or a solution of bird droppings - it does not matter, the main thing is to maintain proportions. 10 days before landing in the ground, the seedlings are hardened. To do this, reduce the temperature to 15 degrees.
