When to plant eggplants in open ground

What could be tastier than cooked vegetables from your own garden? What could be more interesting than growing them yourself? Eggplants occupy a special place among the inhabitants of vegetable gardens, because these vegetables are perfectly savored as a side dish, main dish and are included in many recipes, and they are also very useful for our body because its pulp contains a lot of potassium, which is so necessary for normal functioning hearts, eggplants can also reduce cholesterol levels in the blood and normalize water metabolism in the body.

But growing eggplants on personal plots is possible only in warm regions of the country; in other latitudes, greenhouses or at least beds under film are best suited for it. Many amateur gardeners wonder when to plant eggplants? The answer follows from the fact that eggplants love warmth, which means they need to be planted closer to summer. You can go to the greenhouse early, but not earlier than May 25-30, and for film - June 5-10. If the heat is in no hurry to warm the young plants, then it is better to wait and plant the eggplants in open soil even later.

As a rule, it is time to plant eggplants when the height of the stem reaches 15-20 cm, and the plant itself has 6-7 leaves well developed. Eggplant blooms after transplanting into permanent soil.

Despite the fact that many lovers of fresh home-grown vegetables do not attach much importance to when to plant eggplants in open ground, their harvest very often pleases with its delicious fruits.True, they often reach small sizes with insufficient heat and moisture, but are still suitable for consumption.