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The Columbus Dispatch
Guide to cultivating eggplant at home
Eggplant is a warm-season crop related to tomatoes and peppers, suitable for garden cultivation in late spring. It thrives in soils with a pH of 5.5 to 7.5, and careful fertilization — including initial low nitrogen levels followed by additional nitrogen during flowering — promotes healthy fruit production. Gardeners should manage pests like flea beetles with water sprays, row covers, or organic insecticides, and rotate crops to reduce disease risk. Harvesting should occur when the fruit skin remains glossy, using a sharp tool to cut from the stem.
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