When climatic conditions do not allow growing eggplants in the open, it is not necessary to abandon them altogether. To grow an excellent crop of this berry it is possible in a greenhouse, only leaving will be a little other, rather than on air.
A very important point in the cultivation of this plant from the Solanaceae family is watering. It is necessary that he was timely and regular, because otherwise the plants can discolour or grow badly and time will be wasted.
How often to water the eggplants in the greenhouse?
Aubergines are quite hygrophilous plants, but it is still worth knowing the measure, because excess moisture does not always favorably affect the plant and can even lead to fungal diseases.
For good growth and fruit setting, the plant needs a slightly moist soil without drying. To achieve this, her condition will require watering at least twice a week. This refers to a terrain with a fairly warm or even hot climate. Where it is colder than the earth, it can remain moist for about a week, after which watering will be required.
Can I water the eggplants on the leaves?
Sprinkling is a great way to water many plants, but not eggplant. Their leaves must remain dry, otherwise they develop spores of fungi, which without access to fresh air are quite active. In addition, eggplants like warm water, and the upper irrigation is carried out from a water pipe, in which the temperature is much lower than necessary.
How correctly to water the eggplants in the greenhouse?
When you grow aubergines, you need to forget about watering from a hose. After all, cold water has a very negative effect on the weak surface root system. Ovary falls off, and fruiting is delayed. The best option is watering from a watering can or a bucket under the root.
Water for watering the eggplant should be heated in special containers, preferably dark in color, so that they attract the sun's rays. Only after it warms up well, you should start watering.
When to water the aubergines after landing in the greenhouse?
Since the roots of aubergine are weak and superficial, they do not hold onto the ground very well. And if immediately after planting the plants water, then most likely they just fall and will be spoiled.
To prevent this from happening, it is best to pour wells into the well before planting with warm water and let it soak in, that is, the soil is necessary for young plants to be moist. After the roots are sprinkled with earth, they are sprayed on top of the atomizer and left for at least five days, then for a week. During this time, the root system grasps the ground and regular watering can begin.