How to Care for Eggplants When They Are Turning Yellow

My eggplants are turning yellow and they are still very small. If it is bacteria wilt or one of the other causes listed, how do I fix it?

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#1 Comment By Nikki On 06/22/2011 @ 7:34 am

Once a plant is infected with bacterial wilt, there is no cure. If you have soil that is contaminated with bacterial wilt, you need to either make sure not to plant anything from the nightshade family (e.g. eggplant, tomatoes, potatoes) for at least 2 years or you can solarize the location. Here are directions for solarizing: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/projects/how-to-solarize-garden-beds-to-eliminate-garden-pests-in-the-soil.htm ^[1]

If it is a fungal issue, you can usually treat the plant with neem oil. Here is more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm ^[2]

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