PLANTING

EGGPLANT
EGGPLANT
Eggplant belongs to the
same family solanaceae as
potatoes, tomatoes, and
pepper
EGGPLANT
Eggplant, or aubergine, is a
species of nightshade grown
for its edible fruit. Eggplant
is the common name in
North America and Australia,
but British English uses the
French word aubergine.
 CLIMATE
Eggplant is a warm season
crop that requires a long
growing season for
successful production.
High temperatures and high
humidity also reduce yields.
 SOIL
Eggplant requires fertile,
well drained soil
Best pH for Egg plant from
5.5 to 6.8
A sandy loam soil is ideal
for early production,
Clay-loam and silt-loam are
well suited for high yields.
 KINDS OF
EGGPLANTS
BENEFITS OF
EGGPLANT
BENEFITS OF
EGGPLANT
BENEFITS OF
EGGPLANT
STEPS IN PLANTING
EGGPLANT
1. Grow your seedlings
2. Prepare the soil
3. Plant at the correct time
4. Add support
5. Feed the plant
Let’s start planting eggplant!