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Eggplant blossoms need pollination in order to produce an eggplant. Generally speaking, they only need a draft of light wind or stirring of the surrounding air caused by the gardener walking nearby, or as in my case, the cat chasing bugs through the garden.
- Do you need to hand-pollinate eggplant?
- Why does my eggplant flowers but not fruit?
- Does eggplant need to be seeded?
- How can you tell a male from a female eggplant?
- How many eggplants do you get per plant?
- How do I get my eggplant to flower?
- How long does it take for eggplant to grow from flower?
- How do I get more fruit from my eggplant?
- Do eggplants like full sun?
- What's wrong with my eggplant?
- How often should Eggplant be watered?
Do you need to hand-pollinate eggplant?
The answer is that the eggplant is self-pollinating due to its “perfect” or “complete” flowers. Perfect flowers contain both anthers (which produce pollen) and pistils (which receive the pollen). ... Whichever method you choose, it's best to hand-pollinate eggplant in the morning, when the flowers are fully open.
Why does my eggplant flowers but not fruit?
When an eggplant plant is stressed, its blossoms will dry up and drop off without producing fruit. The most common reason a eggplant gets stressed is due to a lack of water.
Does eggplant need to be seeded?
Eggplant must be started from seed indoors in most areas, 8 to 10 weeks before your last spring frost date. If at all possible, it's best to start with organic eggplant seeds, to ensure that you are receiving untreated seeds from plants grown without the use of synthetic pesticides and fertilizers.
How can you tell a male from a female eggplant?
The female has a slit and the male has a circle. See? Take a look at the belly buttons on these two eggplants. The female has a slit and the male has a circle.
How many eggplants do you get per plant?
Recommended Varieties
The standard eggplant produces egg-shaped, glossy, purple-black fruit. 'Black Beauty' is the traditional eggplant size. One plant produces 4 to 6 large rounded fruit.
How do I get my eggplant to flower?
Weather Woes
Waiting to plant your eggplant seedlings outdoors until nighttime temperatures are consistently higher than 60 degrees Fahrenheit helps the plant produce more blossoms and hold onto those that do develop. Eggplant blossom and fruit production also slow when temperatures stay above 75 F overnight.
How long does it take for eggplant to grow from flower?
How long does it take for eggplant to grow after flowering? Depending on the variety and the region in which you are gardening, different cultivars of eggplant will develop mature fruit within 50 to 80 days after flowering.
How do I get more fruit from my eggplant?
Make sure your eggplants receive at least two inches of water per week. They'll need more than that when the weather is particularly hot. Eggplant blooms are pollinated by the wind. These plants don't depend on pollinating insects like bees to get the job done.
Do eggplants like full sun?
As a basic rule of thumb, vegetables grown for their fruit or roots—such as tomatoes, eggplant, peppers, squash, potatoes, or carrots—require full sun, which is defined as a garden location that receives at least six hours of direct sun each day. ... Keep in mind, though, that no vegetable can thrive in deep, dense shade.
What's wrong with my eggplant?
There are several eggplant diseases that affect these crops. Some of the most common include blossom end rot, wilt diseases, and various types of blight. ... Verticillium wilt is similar to bacterial wilt but is caused by soil-borne fungal infections. Plants may become stunted, turn yellow, and wilt.
How often should Eggplant be watered?
Eggplant also needs consistent water, at least 1 inch per week. It is better to give one thorough soaking than several frequent, short waterings, because frequent watering promotes shallow roots. Weather and soil type, of course, will affect water demand.
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