How to Grow Eggplants from Seed in Containers | Black Beauty Eggplant | Easy planting guide
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 พ.ค. 2022
- Easy step by step guide on how to grow eggplant in containers and grow bags from seed to harvest.
Includes growing in fabric pots or grow bags, seed germination, transplanting in containers.
Variety: Black Beauty Eggplant
Questions? please use the comment section.
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Thank you for sharing this video! I garden too and I’m trying to research all the things I can grow in containers. This is very helpful. Thanks for teaching me something new. I hope we can learn more from each other as we grow our gardens and our TH-cam channels!
That was an Excellent video and presentation. Now i'm inspired to grow a bunch of these too. The resolution was also excellent. Thanks
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Amazing video as always! I got a pack of eggplant seeds from Burpee for $3 and only 1 sprouted! I also picked up that pack of eggplant seeds that you use in the video for 20 cents at Dollar Tree, and funny enough THOSE sprouted. Super helpful video, thanks again!
I can totally relate to that. With seeds price is irrelevent. Although I want to add that it happens with all seed brands. I don't think it is the brand but that particular seed batch that is bad quality and you cann't get them sprout. I am delighted that you found my video helpful and thank you so much for your comment!😊
I just had three peppers sprout after 3 months!! I neglected the container I sowed them in and surprise! One of the seeds of that batch came up in a week or so 🤷♂️
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Thank you for another wonderful and inspiring video. I always look forward to your posts.
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New sub here! I checked out your video on raising carrots in containers from 2021. It's a perfect day for sowing seeds here in Arkansas, in the 60s with a light spring rain.
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Thanks for this video! I planted my black beauty last year but it didn’t grow enough or produce. I brought it in and overwintered it in my front window, I put her out after the frost and once I saw bees in a sunny spot and now I have eggplants galore!! The deer ate all of my flowers last night so I’ll have to find a safer spot for her.
I was really exciting for your comment until I read deer ate the flowers 😔 Hopefully you can find a safe solution to be able to harvest some great eggplants. Happy growing and thank you for sharing!
Your channel is great, I love eggplants
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Hello, new subscriber here, from Malaysia. Currently growing vegetables in containers at balconies and I tried to germinate eggplant seeds, not successful. Will try your method soon. I like your silence presentation and with some written info. I assume egg plants need to do some pruning?
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Just started gardening here and your videos are very helpful to a beginner like me. What climate zone are you in?
So glad you found my videos helpful. I am in zone 9b. Thank you so much for the comment!
Good video thx for sharing Enjoyed it about what size would u harvest them
They can be harvested at 4-5 inches long when fruits are firm with a glossy shine. Thank you so much for your comment!
Is there a reason you started them in one large tray instead of one with separate cells for each plant? FYI I followed your jack-be-little video last year had great success! Thanks for making these videos! The simplicity makes gardening seem much more accessible.
So glad you found my videos helpful and I am happy that the pumpkins turned out great. Nice work! The way I sow the seeds is just my preference and showing what has been working best for me. By sowing in a trays, I can choose the strongest/healthiest seedlings to prick out, but most importantly, pricking out gives me the opportunity to add fertile soil to the seed mix to make it rich for the seedling growth. If you choose to start in plugs, which you sure can, I suggest to start feeding seedlings with diluted liquid fertilizer when they are 3-4 inch tall so they grow stronger. This is because seed starting mixes usually don't contain any nutrients. And I almost never start in rich soil to minimize the chances of "damping off" which is a fungal disease. I hope this helps and thank you very much for your inspiring comment!😊
Thank you great video! Is there a reason to transplant than direct sow in bags? Only one plant per bag? I'm using part potting mix, 1 part compost, and one part vermiculite. Is this ok?
Transplanting allows you to start earlier in the season and have a better control of the environment for seedling but you can certainly start in bags too. Eggplants have a large root systems and far small pots, planting more than one will effect plant growth and fruit production. And I think your mix will work too. Thank you very much for your comment and happy gardening.
Great video thanks. Do you take the tops out of the plants after they have a few true leaves? First time eggplant grower here.
Not on eggplants. They usually get side branches easily and don't need topping out. Happy growing and thank you very much for your comment!
Hey I see you have great success with your seeds, are you using a greenhouse, indoor grow lights or just putting your plants by a window?
I generally don't use grow lights. I have a shed like room in my backyard where I keep my seed trays until the seedlings sprout. As soon as they pop out, I move them outside in indirect sunlight (under a patio umbrella), or 3-4 hours of direct early morning sunlight. I hope this helps and thank you for visiting.
Okay, thank you so much for your response.
New subscriber! Where do you get your seed starting trays or nursery pots?
I usually get my seed trays and pots online at Amazon. Thank you very much for subscribing!
I am having problem with my eggplant, I have sowed seeds on january since then more than 20 flowers are made and none of them were converted in fruit. i also try using seaweed but nothing happen can you tell me what can be the problem? Thanks for the share ❤️
It may be pollination. Do you have regular flowers area or bees coming to your garden area
It can be for several reasons. If you started too early, cold weather may be the main issue. Also, it could be because of dry conditions, pollination issues, soil deficiencies, or underwatering. I hope this helps and thank you for visiting!
When you say feed with balanced organic fertilizer every two weeks can you please tell me what you are using. I've been using seaweed and sometimes molasses as a liquid fertilizer every two weeks on my veges, but my results aren't great. I have bloods and bone, potassium, and powdered eggshells that I start most veges with and they start great but struggle later. Should I be digging these into the soil instead of using seaweed/molasses? Sorry for the longwinded question.
Although plants can benefit from seaweed and molasses, their main benefit is to promote bacterial activity in soil which improve root nutrient intake. If the soil is not rich enough, they will do much because there is nothing for roots to intake. If you look at the most of seaweed packaging, it says 0-0-1, which means it doesn't contain any nitrogen nor phosphorus. And the problem with eggshells is that it take a long time to compost and provide the calcium. Blood and bone and the potassium will be great option. You can definitely use those and add a little garden lime for the calcium. If soil has these elements, then seaweed can be beneficial. For me, I have used Garden tone 3-4-4 and 5-5-5 all purpose fertilizers. In general, any tomato fertilizer available will do the job too. Hope this answers your question and thank you for visiting.
@@TowardGarden Thanks for the info. I'm new to gardening and this season feels like learning what to do better, what varieties to grow/not grow next time etc. My eggplants started flowering this past week. I'll feed as you suggest, so hopefully results will be better this time. Thanks a million.
Hope your plants are doing fine!
Can I start it outside if the weather is warm?
If it is warm enough, sure you can. Thank you for visiting!
My eggplant sprouted, but I think my soil is off. I had to pull them, but will try again after seeing your video. I didn’t realize you can get fruit that fast. Seen over videos saying it’s best to over winter to get fruit as they don’t produce well first year. You give me hope.
Not sure about the overwintering eggplants to get fruits. Although eggplant is a perennial, it is more commonly grown to produce fruits as an annuals. Try to feed with a fertilizer with high P,K in NPK ratios, such as 5-10-10, or use any tomato fertilizers to help set fruits. I hope this helps and thank you so much for your comment!
@@TowardGarden thanks for the response. I will try again with your suggestions. 🙏
When do you start fertilizing seedlings and what do you use?
I usually do not fertilize seedlings, the compost added to the seed mix at the time of pricking out will feed the seedlings. But if you want to fertilize, use diluted fish fertilizers (5-1-1) at half of the suggested rate (1/2 Tbsp per gallon). You can start fertilizing when you have 3-4 true leaves weekly. Thank you for getting in touch.
How long it takes for you to record and complete this video from the beginning to the end of the growing process
As mentioned in the video, it took about 16 weeks from sowing to harvest. Thanks for visiting!
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what container are you using to start seeds in?
For seed trays, you can use any container that is 2-1/2 to 3 inch deep. In this video, I am re-using grocery mushroom containers that I added holes for drainage. Thanks for visiting.
My eggplant turming green at the tips. Any suggestions why?
The only thing comes to mind is that maybe they are over-ripening. If they look mature enough to be picked, don't leave them on the plant any longer and go ahead and harvest them. Hope this helps and thank you for getting in touch!
@@TowardGarden thank you, too.
What kind of fertilizer?
Any balanced slow release organic fertilizer will work. I have used Garden tone 3-4-4 and 5-5-5 all purpose fertilizers. In general, any tomato fertilizer available will do the job too. Thanks for visiting.
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I ll never do eggplant again, here in uk, Wales.
They just don t grow, even with best condition.
Too cold, wet, not enough sun , heat [ they are under a green house.
They grow 3 times slowier than they should
Well, eggplants are heat-loving plants so don't blame yourself for that. Have you tried cold tolerant varieties? there are some varieties that are quick to mature and are suitable for short summers and do well in cold climate. I am not sure what you can find in your area but here in US some of them to mention are : Orient Express, Hansel, or Gretel (early varieties). Hope you have a better result next time. Thank you for leaving a comment.
@@TowardGarden thanks fir replying!
Yes, i ve tried a uk Friendly seeds pack, but this summer….there s no summer
Slugs are eating everything over night
[And i ve got them in pots or on a raised bed, still under cloche as it s so rainy!]