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Like all eggplants, Ping Tung eggplant variety requires full sun and fertile, well-draining soil. Feed plants every two weeks with a mild organic fertilizer, such as compost tea. Ping Tung Long eggplant matures in about 60-80 days. Fruits are harvested when they are 11-14 inches (28-36 cm.)
- How tall do Ping Tung eggplant grow?
- What is the best month to plant eggplant?
- How do you grow an eggplant step by step?
- How long does it take for a eggplant plant to grow?
- How big do little finger eggplants get?
- How do you grow Black Beauty eggplant?
- What can you not plant with eggplant?
- What can I plant next to eggplant?
- What is best fertilizer for eggplant?
- Do eggplants grow back every year?
- Should I soak eggplant seeds?
- Why is my eggplant not fruiting?
How tall do Ping Tung eggplant grow?
Grows up to 12" long.
| Days to Germination | 7 to 14 days |
|---|---|
| Planting Depth | ¼ inch |
| Spacing in Row | 18 to 24 inches |
| Spacing Between Rows | 36 inches |
| Height at Maturity | 24 to 32 inches |
What is the best month to plant eggplant?
June is the month to plant eggplants in the garden.
How do you grow an eggplant step by step?
Plant seedlings 24–30 inches (61–76 cm) apart, root-deep. Eggplants do best when they have room to spread and grow. Dig holes slightly larger than your seedlings' roots, spaced 24–30 inches (61–76 cm) in all directions. Gently place the seedlings in the holes and fill the space around their roots with soil.
How long does it take for a eggplant plant 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!
How big do little finger eggplants get?
Harvest "Little Fingers" when the fruit reaches 3 to 6 inches in length and the skin is taut and shiny. Press the fruit with your finger, and if the eggplant is ready, the skin will spring back. If you pick the fruit as quickly as it becomes ripe, it will stimulate further fruit production.
How do you grow Black Beauty eggplant?
Planting in the Garden:
- Select a location in full sun with good rich moist organic soil. ...
- Prepare the bed by turning the soil under to a depth of 8 inches. ...
- Eggplants should be set 2-3 feet apart in a row with the rows spaced 3-4 feet apart.
- Dig a hole for each plant large enough to amply accommodate the root ball.
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 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.
What is best fertilizer for eggplant?
A balanced fertilizer (10-10-10) is often recommended for eggplant. Feeding too much nitrogen at this point can result in large, leafy plants that fail to produce fruit.
Do eggplants grow back every year?
Eggplant is a frost tender, heat loving, branching bushy plant with thick, woody stems. ... Mature plants range from 1 to 8 feet in height. Although eggplant is a perennial, it is more commonly grown as an annual.
Should I soak eggplant seeds?
Starting Eggplant from Seed
I recommend soaking your seeds in water for up to 24 hours. This can increase the amount of seeds that germinate and how quickly they sprout. Use organic potting soil if you are seed-starting indoors or in small containers to be transplanted outside.
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.
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