How to grow white eggplants for high yield, easy for beginners
White eggplants are a delicious variety of eggplants to grow in your garden. Their sweet flavor and attractive color make it a popular addition to many dishes. If you’re starting gardening and want to get a high yield of white eggplants, here are some practical tips to help you succeed:
1. Choose the right location and growth conditions
Aubergines prefer a location in full sun with a well drained soil and rich in organic matter. Be sure to plant your eggplants in a place where they will benefit from at least 6 to 8 hours of direct light per day.
2. Prepare soil
Before planting your eggplants, amend the soil with compost or decomposed manure to provide your plants with the nutrients they need to thrive. Also make sure that the soil pH is between 6.0 and 6.8, which is optimal for eggplant growth.
3. Choosing the right white eggplant varieties
There are several white eggplant varieties from which to choose according to your preferences in terms of size, flavor and yield. Popular varieties include ‘White Star’, ‘Casper’ and ‘Cloud Nine’.
4. Plant eggplants
- Start by sowing your seeds inside about 8 to 10 weeks before the expected date of the outdoor planting. This will allow plants to grow sufficiently before they are transplanted.
- Transplant the young plants of aubergines when freezing is at risk and night temperatures remain above 10°C. Space the plants about 60 cm.
- Water regularly to maintain the soil uniformly moist, but not wet.
5. Providing support to plants
Eggplants can become quite large and heavy once fully developed. It is therefore recommended to provide support to plants using guardians or cages to prevent the stems from breaking under the weight of the fruit.
6. Bring regular fertilization
Eggplants are nutritious plants. To ensure high yield, fertilize your plants every 2 to 3 weeks with balanced vegetable fertilizer, following the manufacturer’s recommendations.
7. Monitoring pests and diseases
Keep in mind signs of pests such as aphids, aleurodes and slugs, as well as common diseases such as mildew. Use biological control methods when possible to protect your plants.
8. Harvest eggplants
White eggplants are ready to be harvested when they have reached an appropriate size and their skin is still tender. Use a sharp knife to cut the eggplants by not damaging them.
By following these simple tips, even beginners in gardening can successfully grow white eggplants and achieve high yield. Enjoy your delicious harvests and experience new recipes to savor your fresh aubergines from the garden.