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March1. Sow SeedsSow seed 6 weeks for planting outdoors. They take about 10-15 days to germinate. Keep the new seedlings indoors or warm until ready to plant out.2. Transplantafter seeds have germinated they can be transplanted into a pot and grown on in a sunny warm location.April1. PlantPlant outdoors in late April or early May. There should be no danger of frost. They like temperatures of 50 to 70 degrees.2. TransplantSeedlings can be transplanted into a pot and grown on or later transplanted to the garden.May1. PlantPlant outdoors2. WaterEgg Plant requires regular watering3. Pest/Disease InspectionFlea beetle can be a problem. Monitor regularlyJune1. FertilizeFertilize once per month2. WaterAs the weather gets hotter increase waterJuly1. FertilizeFertilize once per month2. WaterWater well during hot and dry weather.3. HarvestIt takes 60-90 days to grow and be ready to harvest. Cut fruit when they are fully mature and reach full color.August1. WaterDo not allow to dry out. -
Plant
When's a good time to plant this plant or bulb? Any special planting instructions?
April
Plant outdoors in late April or early May. There should be no danger of frost. They like temperatures of 50 to 70 degrees.
May
Plant outdoors
Sow Seeds
When can you plant these seeds? When's the best time? Can you start them indoors and move them out? Do they have any special requirements?
March
Sow seed 6 weeks for planting outdoors. They take about 10-15 days to germinate. Keep the new seedlings indoors or warm until ready to plant out.
Fertilize
When should you fertilize this plant? Which kind of fertilizer do you recommend? Should you use different fertilizers at different times of year?
June
Fertilize once per month
July
Fertilize once per month
Water
Is there a time to reduce or increase watering? Any special requirements? Things to avoid during certain times of the year?
May
Egg Plant requires regular watering
June
As the weather gets hotter increase water
July
Water well during hot and dry weather.
August
Do not allow to dry out.
Pest/Disease Inspection
What are the common problems this plant will face and when should you look for them to appear?
May
Flea beetle can be a problem. Monitor regularly
Transplant
When's the best time to dig up and transplant this from one spot to another? (This is different than planting). Any special requirements?
March
after seeds have germinated they can be transplanted into a pot and grown on in a sunny warm location.
April
Seedlings can be transplanted into a pot and grown on or later transplanted to the garden.
Harvest
When's a good time to harvest this plant? What's the best way to harvest? Are there special requirements or features?
July
It takes 60-90 days to grow and be ready to harvest. Cut fruit when they are fully mature and reach full color.
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