Beginner Gardening: Eggplant leaves losing their "green", 1 by Gymgirl

Gymgirl wrote:
Hi, Megamunchers, Welcome to Dave's Garden!

I'm growing veggies in SE Houston, near Hobby Airport, and not very far from you.

Yellowing leaves can signify several things. Two that come to mind are:

1. Overwatering
2. Lack of Nutrients

Eggplants are HUNGRY HIPPOS and WATER HOGS.

I suspect overwatering is NOT your problem. Have you fed your plants? I would suggest using a balanced fertilizer (all three numbers the same, between 13 and 16, i.e., 13-13-13, 14-14-14, etc.) to feed them. If you use a granular feed (really inexpensive at local feed stores), I'd go with a sprinkle of 1 ounce per plant, watered in, once a week for the rest of the season.

Sprinkle the fert at least 4" away from the plant roots, so you don't burn them.

P.S. When did you plant your eggplants, and what variety are they?

Are you planning a fall/winter garden? If you're interested in growing broccoli, cauliflowers, cabbages, mustard & collard greens, kale, carrots, beets, turnips, garlic and onions, I can help you along. Just let me know.

Linda