How long is the growth cycle of eggplant?

Eggplant growth cycle

Eggplant is suitable for cultivation in soil rich in organic matter and that retains water and fertilizer. It is native to tropical Asia and is distributed throughout the world. It is most cultivated in Asia, followed by Europe. It is cultivated in all parts of my country.

1. Eggplant likes to grow in a high temperature environment. The suitable temperature for seed germination is 25 degrees to 30 degrees. The suitable temperature for the seedling stage is 25 degrees to 30 degrees during the day and 15 degrees to 20 degrees at night. Below 15 degrees, the growth is slow and it causes flower drop. When the temperature is below 10 degrees Celsius, the metabolism will be disordered.

2. The development cycle of eggplant can be divided into three periods: germination period, seedling period, flowering and fruiting period. Its germination period is longer, which takes 10-12 days. From the appearance of the first true leaf to the beginning of large buds is the seedling period, which takes about 50-60 days. After the eggplant buds appear, it enters the flowering and fruiting period, which is generally 10 to 15 days.

Eggplant growth rate

Eggplant can usually be sown in March and April. Its entire growth cycle takes 100-180 days. After sowing, it can be harvested in September and October.

Eggplant growth cycle management

Eggplant has early-maturing, mid-maturing, and mid-late maturing varieties. Eggplant needs more water after it grows, and the amount of water required is the highest before and after harvest. However, it likes water but is also afraid of water, so the water content must be properly controlled.

Temperature Management

Eggplant is a warm-loving plant. Too low a temperature is not conducive to its growth. Generally speaking, when the temperature is below 15 degrees, the growth of the plant will be relatively slow and may cause the flowers to fall off. Therefore, the growth temperature of eggplant should be kept between 25-30 degrees.

Fertilization management

Eggplant has high requirements for nitrogen fertilizer. When the plant lacks nitrogen, the number of flowers will decrease. If there is insufficient nitrogen during the peak flowering period, the plant will not develop well. Under low nitrogen fertilizer conditions, the effect of phosphorus fertilizer is not very significant.