by Pinova | May 14, 2022 | Eggplant, Vegetables
The most significant pest that appears on eggplant during the growing season is the Colorado potato beetle. Colorado Potato Beetle (lat. Leptinotarsa decemlineata) Both the adult form (imago) and larvae feed on the leaves, which they can defoliate in a short time....by Pinova | May 14, 2022 | Eggplant, Vegetables
Protection of Eggplant from Diseases With proper crop rotation, soil disinfection in protected environments, planting healthy eggplant seedlings, and preventive measures, fungal diseases should not pose a significant problem. However, the crop can be attacked by...by Pinova | May 14, 2022 | Eggplant, Vegetables
Cultivation in protected spaces is quite similar to growing eggplants in the open field. However, protected spaces allow for the control of microclimatic conditions, enabling the adjustment of transplanting schedules to times when it would not be possible outdoors due...by Pinova | May 14, 2022 | Eggplant, Vegetables
The planting distance depends on the cultivar (more or less vigorous) and the location where the eggplant is planted (warmer or cooler areas). Crop Rotation for Eggplant Eggplant should only be grown on the same plot after 4 years, and its predecessors should not...by Pinova | May 14, 2022 | Eggplant, Vegetables
Eggplant has a relatively long growing season and requires a frost-free period of 5 months and 3 months with an average daily temperature above 20°C for successful growth in the open field. The optimal temperature for germination is 29°C, with a minimum of 15°C. The...