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- What is the best fungicide for eggplant?
- How do you save a dying eggplant?
- Why are my eggplants rotting on the vine?
- How do you treat eggplant with Cercospora leaves?
- What's wrong with my eggplant?
- How often should Eggplant be watered?
- Why is my eggplant not purple?
- What is the fastest way to add calcium to soil?
- What change happened to eggplant when exposed to oxygen?
- Why is my purple eggplant turning white?
What is the best fungicide for eggplant?
Listed below are symptoms of the most common tomato, pepper, eggplant and potato diseases, and how to control them. Unless otherwise indicated, GardenTech® Daconil® Fungicide Concentrate, with the active fungal pathogen-fighting ingredient chlorothalonil, can be used to effectively treat the problem.
How do you save a dying eggplant?
Temperature Tips. Cold soil and cool air cause eggplants to droop and die. Plants grow best in soil temperatures above 75 degrees Fahrenheit and at air temperatures between 70 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Warming the soil and providing shelter offer the best chance of recovery for plants exposed to cold temperatures.
Why are my eggplants rotting on the vine?
When fruit is lacking in calcium, its tissue breaks down as it grows, creating eggplants with rotting bottoms or blossom ends. So, when eggplants are turning black on end, it is usually the result of low calcium levels.
How do you treat eggplant with Cercospora leaves?
Chemical Control. An integrated approach should always be considered to control the disease. If fungicides are needed, products containing chlorothalonil, mancozeb or octanoic acid in combination with copper salt can be used as foliar spray and soil applications.
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.
Why is my eggplant not purple?
Although many eggplants are purple, not every variety produces this iconic fruit color. ... Light-colored eggplants are prone to yellowing when they're approaching an over-ripe state. If this color is appearing on your larger eggplants, but sparing the smaller ones, try harvesting the fruits earlier.
What is the fastest way to add calcium to soil?
When you feed your plants, you can add plain yogurt at 2 oz per gallon of water, and molasses as well, for more calcium plus some carbohydrates, at a rate of 2 oz per gallon of water. Eggshells work well, but take a while to break down, so the calcium is not available to the plant right away.
What change happened to eggplant when exposed to oxygen?
When eggplant flesh is exposed to the air, it combines with oxygen in the air, causing the flesh to brown, which consequently reduces its lifetime.
Why is my purple eggplant turning white?
One of the most common reasons eggplant leaves turn white is due to sun scorch. In this instance, the white color starts out as a small spot here and there and eventually spreads to engulf the entire leaf. In some cases, it can appear as if you have splashed a bottle of bleach throughout the garden.
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