Eggplant is a vegetable with an incredible, slightly mushroom taste. For these gustatory qualities, many gardeners decide to grow crops in their beds. And it's not a secret that the quality of seedlings is important for obtaining a crop. And because many site owners are interested in how to grow a good eggplant seedlings. This is what will be discussed.
Eggplant seedling for seedlings - preparatory stage
For better germination, the aubergine seeds need special treatment. Firstly, to grow the seedlings as pepper and eggplant seeds, the seeds are first placed in a weak solution of potassium permanganate for half an hour. After this time, the seed is washed and then placed in a damp cloth or cloth for a few days so that the seeds are pushed out and quickly ascended. As an option - pour seeds with a nutrient composition. It is prepared from a liter of water in which fertilizers, nitrophosphate or wood ash are dissolved.
As for when to plant eggplants on seedlings, they usually do this in late February-early March.
Planting aubergines on seedlings
Sow eggplants in a box with prepared soil. The soil can be bought in a specialized store or made independently. To do this, 3 parts of peat are mixed with 1 part of sand and 3 parts of humus. The box is filled with prepared soil for two thirds. Soil is poured and left on time for impregnation. After that, grooves 5 mm deep are made in the earth, then the seeds are placed at a distance of 1 cm. Seed is gently covered with a layer of soil of 5 mm, and the box is covered with glass or film. The box should be placed in a warm place with an air temperature of 25-27 degrees.
Growing seedlings of eggplant
The first shoots of aubergines appear 1-2 weeks after planting. When this happens, the box is moved to a cool, but well-lit place (15-17 degrees). It is possible to use additional lighting, which will prevent the drawing of young plants.
In the future, for seedlings of eggplants, a timely but moderate watering is necessary. To do this, use warm water, which I pour under the root. Picks are produced when two real leaves appear in the seedling. A few hours before the procedure, the plant is watered, and then transplanted into a separate pot with an earthen lump. If weather conditions allow (on the street +10 degrees), seedlings can be hardened by taking out a box at lunch time on the balcony or on the street on a table or chair.
Transplantation to the open ground is performed when the seedling grows to 20-25 cm in height and will acquire 5-8 leaves.