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Eggplant Farming
Variety: CASINO F1, Morina F1 or Banate King
- A popular high-yielding
hybrid variety with excellent shelf life, suitable for all seasons.
- The fruits are firm and have
a very good shipping quality, with a shelf life of more than 5 days.
- The shape is straight and
cylindrical, dark glossy purple in color with a purplish green calyx.
- The first harvest starts 58
DAT.
- The best variety for the
Philippine farmer.
Eggplant
Land Preparation
Prepare the land by plowing and harrowing twice. Mix decomposed animal
manure or compost at 1.0 kg/linear meter to improve soil structure and
condition. Incorporate 300-400 kg complete fertilizer as basal. Make furrows
1.5 meters apart. Application of lime one month before transplanting is
recommended at a rate of 3-5 tons/ha if soil pH is below 5.6.. Another option to furrow planting is planting eggplant in beds. It is usually 0.7 m wide and 20.0 cm high above the ground. Holes are made 0.75 m apart. Beds are covered with plastic mulch to minimize erosion especially during the rainy season and to control the growth of weeds.
Seedling Production
It is recommended to use seedling trays in growing of seedlings. This
facilitates easy maintenance of the seedlings and efficient transplanting
without disturbing the root system. Seedling trays should be filled with a good
sowing medium such as peat moss, commercial potting soil or a mixture of sand,
garden soil and coir dust (1:1:2).
Sowing
- One hectare requires 150 to
200 grams of seeds.
- Sow the seeds directly into
the tray and cover lightly with soil. The seeds germinate 7-10 days after
sowing.
Seedling Fertilization
The following is the recommended fertilization schedule for seedling
growing.
DAS
|
Application
|
Fertilizer and Fungicide
|
0, 7, 14, 21, 28
|
Drenching
|
CaNO3 or Crop Giant (19-19-19) or Peters (30-10-10) at
40g/16 L Fungicide (a.i. propamocarb hydrochloride at 40ml/ 16 L
|
- It is recommended to
alternately use CaNO3 (calcium nitrate), Crop Giant and Peters because the
last two fertilizers also contains micronutrients to support seedling
growth.
- Seedlings should be hardened
5-7 days before transplanting by decreasing the amount of water and
exposing them to direct sunlight. This acclimatizes and prepares the plant
to withstand harsh condition in the field.
- Seedlings will be ready for
transplanting four to five weeks after sowing.
Transplanting
- Irrigate the field before
transplanting. Transplant the seedlings at 0.75 m between hills by 1.5
meter between furrows. From the seedling tray, carefully remove the
seedlings with the soil and the roots intact to facilitate crop recovery
and minimize transplanting shock. It is recommended to do the
transplanting in the afternoon.
- When transplanting in beds,
distribute each seedling into the prepared hills and cover with soil.
Irrigation and Drainage
If rainfall is insufficient, irrigation starts immediately after
transplanting and is repeated as often as needed, usually with an interval of
5-7 days during the dry months. The soil must be moist at all times but water
lagging must be avoided. Allow excess water to drain from the field
immediately.
Fertilization
The following is the recommended fertilization schedule.
Days after Transplanting
|
Method of Application
|
Fertilizer Material
|
Amount
|
0, 3, 5
|
Drench
|
Dissolved CaNO3 or 18-46-0
|
7.5 g/ 1 L water
|
7
|
Side-dress
|
Complete
|
15.0g/ hill
|
21
|
Side-dress
|
Urea
|
15.0 g/ hill
|
35 days and succeeding appl'n at 2-3 weeks
interval
|
Side-dress
|
Equal ratio of Urea and 0-0-60 or Complete
|
20.0 g/ hill
|
Reduce fertilizer application when plants are soon to be terminated.
Harvesting and Post-Harvest Handling
Harvest the fruits once they have reached sufficient size for marketing
(usually 2-3 weeks after flowering). Harvesting is done carefully by hand or
using a sharp knife, with the calyx attached to the fruit. This could be done
once or twice a week, preferably early in the morning. Sort the fruits according to market standards. Pack the fruits neatly in a polyethylene bag before transporting to the market.
Insects & Pest
Control
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