Eggplant
Solanum melongena
Malay names: Terung

Performs well in Dutch buckets/DWC with strong sun; needs staking and balanced EC.
๐ Light & Temperature
Light: Full sun (6โ8 h+)
Temperature: 22โ34ยฐC
๐ชด Container & Medium
Container: Dutch buckets with perlite/clay pebbles or 25โ35 L DWC; strong trellis/stakes.
Medium / Solution: Medium: perlite/clay pebbles; Solution: pH 5.8โ6.3, EC 2.0โ3.0 mS/cm
๐ง Watering / Solution Maintenance
Schedule: Drip 4โ8x/day (short pulses) or maintain DWC; change every 10โ14 days
Top-up: Keep consistently moist; avoid extremes
pH 5.8โ6.3; EC 2.0โ3.0 mS/cm
๐งช Nutrients
Type: Fruiting nutrient with higher K and adequate Ca/Mg
Frequency: Check EC/pH 2โ3x/week; change 10โ14 days
Dosage/EC: EC 2.0โ3.0 mS/cm; pH 5.8โ6.3
๐ Harvest
Start: 10โ14 weeks from transplant
Seasonality: Best in drier months; rain shelter advised
Duration: Harvest window 8โ12+ weeks
Harvest Indicators: Fruits glossy and full; seeds still soft
Tips: Cut with pruners to avoid stem tearing; support heavy branches.
๐ฑ Propagation
Seeds; transplant at 5โ7 weeks.
๐ Pests & Diseases
- Whiteflies/mites/borers: Traps; neem 1%; bag fruits if borers prevalent.
- Fungal spots: Prune lower leaves; improve airflow; copper if needed.
๐ฆ๏ธ Seasonal Notes (Malaysia)
Shelter from pounding rain; ensure airflow to reduce disease.
๐ System Notes
Single plant per bucket; sturdy trellis/stakes early.
๐ก Extra Care Tips
- Supplement Ca/Mg if leaf symptoms appear
- Thin fruits for larger size
Note
EC and pH are guidelinesโadjust to plant response and your water source. In monsoon humidity, increase airflow and reduce overcrowding to limit disease.