Why do eggplant leaves turn yellow

Eggplant - one of the most thermophilic solanaceous crops, which is not found in the wild. The homeland of the plant is considered to be East India. It is rather fastidious, since it is not accustomed to unpredictable Russian weather conditions. One of the problems that summer residents often face when yellow leaves have eggplant.

Eggplant seedlings: yellow leaves

1. As a rule, the lower leaves of eggplant turn yellow. This is due to lack of moisture and minerals. If the soil is not sufficiently supplied with the necessary substances, eggplant seedlings will grow only thanks to the lower leaves, which are located near the soil. One of the most important elements necessary for normal plant development is nitrogen. It helps to evenly distribute nutrients. Even if you comply with all the conditions for the growth of eggplant (sufficient light, regular watering, etc.), but there is not enough nitrogen in the soil, the leaves will still turn yellow.
2. Another reason for the yellowing of leaves is the influence of sunlight on them. They begin to turn yellow because the sun contributes to the breakdown of chlorophyll, a substance that is responsible for the green color of plants. Therefore, make sure that your eggplants do not fall into direct sunlight.

Improper watering can also be the cause of the yellow leaves of the eggplant. If you water the plant on a sunny day, it may burn and begin to turn yellow.

Malnutrition is another serious reason for yellowing leaves. Therefore, apply the required amount of fertilizer. Just choose high-quality products, because eggplants are very picky.

Yellow leaves may appear due to adaptation. Do not forget that eggplant is a thermophilic plant, which is not accustomed to the Russian climate. When transplanted into a new soil, the culture may begin to hurt. After adaptation, the eggplant will grow again and bear fruit.

Yellow leaves of eggplant: what to do?

• Eggplant seedlings must be immediately supplied with nitrogen-containing fertilizers. In addition to nitrogen, you will need minerals and nutrients. They are necessary to ensure the integrity and full development of culture.
• The leaves of the plant can not only turn yellow, but also become covered with spots. They are easy to detect with a magnifying glass. This may be the result of parasite activity or an excess of ultraviolet rays. If you use a special lamp for highlighting, install it a little further from the plant. If the culture grows in the open air, in order to avoid sunburn, cover the seedlings with a newspaper or thick cloth.
• If you notice yellow and brown spots on the edges of the leaves, this indicates a lack of potassium. In this case, the plant is fertilized with a potassium-containing feed.
• Also, do not need to water the eggplant with cold water. This can cause yellowing of the foliage.

What do eggplants like?

This fastidious culture loves moisture and air-permeable soil with a neutral environment, high nitrogen content, sufficient moisture, heat and sun.

For normal development, eggplants need to ensure that the ambient temperature is not lower than 25 degrees. At zero temperature, the plant simply dies, and it will be impossible to restore it. At a temperature of 12 - 14 degrees, the culture stops growing. If for some time the temperature drops to 6 - 8 degrees, eggplant will no longer bear fruit.

Culture does not like acidic soil, watering with cold water, freezing, sudden changes in temperature, drought and long cooling.

In Russia, eggplants are grown in greenhouses, because in the open field, most often, they grow in the south, in the zone of subtropics and tropics.

Eggplant is a fastidious culture that loves warmth and fertile soil. If you decide to grow this plant on your plot, provide him with the necessary conditions for normal development. Otherwise, it will die. Care for your eggplants with great care and get a great harvest!