How Do You Grow Eggplant In A Container Garden?
Never thought an eggplant could be grown in a container? Have your family and friends told you it can not be done? That an eggplant plant gets very large and you’ll be lucky if you even get one eggplant to grow in a container? Well, I have found it to be extrememly easy. Especially if your balcony or deck is in direct sunlight. Eggplant love sun….They are very colorful, so they make a great addition to the rest of your container garden. Go to the nursery and pick a nice looking eggplant plant. Or you could start this project from seeds. In which case you’ll need to start them indoor 8 to 10 weeks prior to planting. Also, get some potting soil. 1/2 compost can also be used. Really eggplants are not too picky with their soil, that’s what makes them great to grow. Get a large container. The container should be fairly large considering the plant will get very large. I used an 18 quart but you could go larger if you want I just wouldn’t go any smaller. Fill the container with soil and/or