Eggplant

Solanum melongena

Malay names: Terung

Env: Outdoor Size: Large
Eggplant - Hydroponic Plant

Performs well in Dutch buckets/DWC with strong sun; needs staking and balanced EC.

๐ŸŒž Light & Temperature

Light: Full sun (6โ€“8 h+)

Temperature: 22โ€“34ยฐC

๐Ÿชด Container & Medium

Container: Dutch buckets with perlite/clay pebbles or 25โ€“35 L DWC; strong trellis/stakes.

Medium / Solution: Medium: perlite/clay pebbles; Solution: pH 5.8โ€“6.3, EC 2.0โ€“3.0 mS/cm

๐Ÿ’ง Watering / Solution Maintenance

Schedule: Drip 4โ€“8x/day (short pulses) or maintain DWC; change every 10โ€“14 days

Top-up: Keep consistently moist; avoid extremes

pH 5.8โ€“6.3; EC 2.0โ€“3.0 mS/cm

๐Ÿงช Nutrients

Type: Fruiting nutrient with higher K and adequate Ca/Mg

Frequency: Check EC/pH 2โ€“3x/week; change 10โ€“14 days

Dosage/EC: EC 2.0โ€“3.0 mS/cm; pH 5.8โ€“6.3

๐Ÿ“ Harvest

Start: 10โ€“14 weeks from transplant

Seasonality: Best in drier months; rain shelter advised

Duration: Harvest window 8โ€“12+ weeks

Harvest Indicators: Fruits glossy and full; seeds still soft

Tips: Cut with pruners to avoid stem tearing; support heavy branches.

๐ŸŒฑ Propagation

Seeds; transplant at 5โ€“7 weeks.

๐Ÿ› Pests & Diseases

  • Whiteflies/mites/borers: Traps; neem 1%; bag fruits if borers prevalent.
  • Fungal spots: Prune lower leaves; improve airflow; copper if needed.

๐ŸŒฆ๏ธ Seasonal Notes (Malaysia)

Shelter from pounding rain; ensure airflow to reduce disease.

๐Ÿ“ System Notes

Single plant per bucket; sturdy trellis/stakes early.

๐Ÿ’ก Extra Care Tips

  • Supplement Ca/Mg if leaf symptoms appear
  • Thin fruits for larger size
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Note

EC and pH are guidelinesโ€”adjust to plant response and your water source. In monsoon humidity, increase airflow and reduce overcrowding to limit disease.

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