Eggplants were first cultivated in Europe in the 19th century. They are delicate, sensitive, and heat-loving, often suffering from pests and weather changes, and novice vegetable growers can lose their harvest simply due to a lack of knowledge about the growing process. We'll tell you where to grow eggplants outdoors and which varieties to choose, the differences in greenhouse cultivation techniques, and the best ways to set one up. In this section, you'll learn how to prepare seeds for sowing, how to grow healthy seedlings, the best time to transplant them to the garden, and how to care for them to ensure a bountiful harvest.
Eggplants are very healthy and tasty vegetables. However, when growing them, they can be susceptible to seedling diseases, which require a lengthy treatment process.