How long does it take for eggplant to bloom and bear fruit? How long does it take from flowering to harvest?

How long does it take for eggplant to bloom and bear fruit?

Eggplant is also a common vegetable. Spring is the peak growth season for this vegetable. Its growth goes through stages such as germination, seedling, flowering and fruiting. It takes 10-12 days from planting to germination, and 50-60 days from the appearance of needles to the appearance of large buds. After the eggplant buds appear, it will enter the flowering and fruiting period.

Eggplant flowering and fruiting time

The flowering and fruiting period of eggplant vegetables is from June to August every year. The plant will grow small fruits 5-10 days after flowering. After another 10-15 days, the fruits can be harvested. The growth rate is relatively fast.

Key points for eggplant fruit management

1. Apply fertilizer in time

Eggplant will enter a vigorous growth period 10 days after being picked. At this time, the first topdressing is needed, mainly with sulfur-based formula fertilizer. In the later period, topdressing is required every 20 days or so, depending on the growth conditions of the plant.

2. Leaf picking and pruning

Eggplant has strong growth potential, so leaves need to be picked moderately to reduce the occurrence of falling flowers and fruits. When the fruit grows to 3-4 cm, the old leaves should be removed, leaving only strong green leaves.

3. Water management

Eggplant requires a lot of water during its growth period, and the soil moisture should be above 80%. If it encounters the rainy season, it needs to be drained in time.