Eggplant Growing

Eggplants grow into tall, angular plants, so they should be spaced 24 to 36 inches apart. Improve planting holes by mixing in 2 inches of compost to help hold moisture and fertilizer in the soil. Set plants at the same depth at which they are growing in their containers, and water well before spreading mulch.

How long does Eggplant take to grow?
Is eggplant easy to grow?
Do eggplants like full sun?
Does eggplant need a trellis?
Do eggplants like coffee grounds?
How often should Eggplant be watered?
Does eggplant come back every year?
What can I plant next to eggplant?
Why is my eggplant not fruiting?
Do eggplants need a lot of water?
What can you not plant with eggplant?
What month do you plant eggplant?

How long does Eggplant take to grow?

Harvest eggplant 65 to 80 days after transplanting, depending on the variety. When starting from seed, expect 100 to 120 days to maturity. July, August, and September (even into October) are all harvest months for eggplant, depending on where you live and the variety you planted. Don't wait too long to harvest!

Is eggplant easy to grow?

Growing eggplant is easy where summers are long and warm. Where summers are short, varieties that mature quickly and produce medium to small fruits can easily be grown in containers. If you grow peppers, you can grow eggplant.

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.

Does eggplant need a trellis?

Yes, it's wise to create a support for eggplants. Staking eggplant keeps the fruit from touching the ground, which in turn, reduces the risk of disease and fosters fruit shape, especially for elongated eggplant varieties. ... Staking eggplant also makes for easier harvesting.

Do eggplants like coffee grounds?

Unused grounds are very acidic. Percolated or dripped grounds are non-acidic as the perking removes the acid and deposits it into your coffee. Only use fresh grounds on acid loving plants and even then, do so sparingly.

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.

Does eggplant come back every year?

Although eggplant is a perennial, it is more commonly grown as an annual. Eggplant flowers are star-shaped in various shades of purple and usually form on opposite leaves as either solitary blooms or grouped in clusters of two or more. They are perfect and primarily self-pollinating.

What can I plant next to eggplant?

Additional Eggplant Companions

Peppers, both sweet and hot, make good companion plants, as they have the same growing needs and are susceptible to the same pests and diseases.
Tomatoes are often used as eggplant companions. ...
Potatoes and spinach are also said to make great companion plantings too.

Why is my eggplant not fruiting?

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.

Do eggplants need a lot of water?

In hot climates, young plants will need to be watered twice a week, to a depth of 12 inches. Eggplants do not like standing water, so mature plants should be watered deeply and infrequently. But do not allow the leaves to wilt during the day. ... As the plants grow and bear, they will need support.

What can you not plant with eggplant?

Do not plant fennel near your eggplant. Fennel inhibits growth in many plants, including eggplant. Geraniums can host diseases that also affect eggplant such as leaf blight and root rot, so it is best to avoid planting them with eggplant.

What month do you plant eggplant?

June is the month to plant eggplants in the garden.