Help With Germinating Eggplant Seed

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cue_chik Palm Coast, FL(Zone 9a) Jun 19, 2009

3 tries and still, nothing. I cant seem to get eggplant to germinate for me. is there a trick to it? a step i am missing other than planting and keeping moist? everything else i have planted has germinated almost 100%, but this eggplant seems to not like me at all. Any advice would be appreciated!

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Gymgirl SE Houston (Hobby), TX(Zone 9a) Jun 19, 2009

All I can give you is a pic to keep you motivated...^-^

I've entitled it, "Portrait in Black"



P.S. Haven't forgotten my offer, just been outta pocket. Hope to handle this weekend.

Linda

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cue_chik Palm Coast, FL(Zone 9a) Jun 19, 2009

Gymgirl, no worries.. this economy has everyone on a tighter than tight budget, believe me, I know. I too have to scrounge for $ just for postage. So, take all the time you need, Im in no hurry, nor should you be :)

and now Im jealous of your eggplant...ROTFL

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cyclops101 Wakefield, RI Jun 19, 2009

Eggplant like bottom heat. After you sow then cover them with no more soil than the thickness of the seed or use a toothpick and push the seed in about 1/8" deep. When you water use warm water. When you water with cold water that drops the soil temp and it takes a long time for the soil to warm up. I put my flats in a plastic bag after sowing and watering in. I do not have to water again until after germination when I remove the plastic. Just don't put the flat in the sun with a plastic covering or you will cook the seed. I have found that putting the seeding container on top of the refrigerator gives them just enough bottom heat. None of this works if your seed is not viable.

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1lisac Liberty Hill, TX(Zone 8a) Jun 20, 2009

It may be a little late in your area for eggplants. I started mine in Jan. I had trouble at first too. I start them like peppers. I surface sow them (don't cover them at all with soil), I use a heat mat, and keep them covered with plastic or a dome. Then can take a long time to germinate so don't give up. You may want to soak the seeds in water and peroxide) over night that can speed up germination. I have had some germinate in a couple days and some take a month. I have no idea what the difference was.
Good Luck,
Lisa

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cue_chik Palm Coast, FL(Zone 9a) Jun 21, 2009

well, i think it is too late to start them this year. maybe i will have better luck next year

Thanks everyone for the tips tho!

kelz

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