Eggplant seedling transplanting technology is an important part of vegetable planting, and mastering transplanting technology is very important to improve the yield and quality of eggplant. The steps and precautions for transplanting eggplant seedlings will be introduced in detail below.
1. Preparation before transplanting
1. Land selection: Eggplant prefers an environment with sufficient sunlight, good ventilation, fertile soil, and convenient drainage and irrigation. Therefore, when choosing a transplanting plot, you should choose a plot with high terrain, good drainage, and loose and fertile soil.
2. Soil treatment: Before transplanting, the soil should be deeply turned and loosened to remove weeds, stones and other debris to make the soil loose and breathable. At the same time, organic fertilizer and compound fertilizer can be applied appropriately to improve soil fertility.
3. Water preparation: Eggplant needs sufficient water during growth, so make sure that the water source is sufficient before transplanting to facilitate irrigation.
Second, the transplanting steps
1. Seedling: Before transplanting, take the eggplant seedlings out of the seedling tray and gently shake off the excess soil at the roots, taking care not to damage the root system.
2. Planting: The taken eggplant seedlings are planted in the pre-prepared plots according to a certain row spacing and plant spacing. The general row spacing is 60-70 cm, and the plant spacing is 40-50 cm. When planting, pay attention to the seedlings to be straightened, and the root system will be naturally expanded, and should not be bent or folded.
3. Watering: After planting, it is necessary to water in time to make the soil fully moist and conducive to the growth of seedlings.
4. Mulching: In order to maintain soil temperature and reduce water evaporation, you can cover a layer of transparent plastic film after planting, and then remove it after the seedlings grow steadily.
3. Post-transplanting management
1. Watering: Eggplant seedlings after transplanting need sufficient water, and should be watered in time according to the weather and soil moisture to keep the soil moist.
2. Fertilization: During the growth of eggplant, fertilizer should be applied in a timely manner according to the growth situation to ensure the nutritional needs of eggplant seedlings. Generally, nitrogen fertilizer can be applied once about a week after transplanting to promote the growth of seedlings, and the application rate of phosphorus and potassium fertilizer should be increased during the flowering and fruiting period to improve the yield and quality of eggplant.
3. Pest control: eggplant is susceptible to the invasion of pests and diseases during the growth period, and control measures should be taken in time. A combination of biological control and chemical control can be adopted, and attention should be paid to the use of low-toxicity and low-residue pesticides to ensure the food safety of eggplant.
4. Pruning and pruning: During the growth of eggplant, pruning should be carried out to remove diseased branches and excess leaves, so that the plant can maintain ventilation and light, which is conducive to the growth and development of fruits.
5. Picking management: Eggplants should be picked in time after ripening to avoid overripe or rotten fruits. Be careful not to damage the plants and fruits during harvesting, so as not to affect the subsequent growth and yield.