1、 Seedling raising time

The seedling raising time of eggplant is determined according to the planting time and soil temperature. The seedlings of those planted in early spring are generally raised from January to February, while those planted in autumn are raised in May. In addition, if the temperature is low, the seedling raising period will be prolonged, up to 80-100 days

2、 How to raise seedlings

1. Raise the temperature: too low temperature is easy to lead to stiff seedlings. Generally, after emergence, the temperature should be controlled between 20-25 ℃. When the first leaf spits out its tip, the temperature should rise to 25-27 ℃

2. Timely replenishment of water: the demand for water in seedling stage is still relatively large. Sufficient water shall be poured during sowing, and proper water shall be added during seedling stage. Watering is generally carried out in sunny days, with less water. It can be poured when the surface soil is dry

3. Strengthen light: seedlings have strict requirements for light. Insufficient light will lead to late differentiation of flower buds and affect their yield. Too strong light is easy to sunburn seedlings. Put it in the sunny place, but cover it properly at noon

4. Proper fertilization: when the base fertilizer is sufficient, it is not necessary to fertilize it. If the seedlings grow thin and weak, and the color is not dark, they can be properly topdressed. Use foliar fertilizer mixed with clean water for spraying to avoid damaging the plant