My eggplant is growing in a large concrete rectangular pot. It is very healthy with multiple blooms and with morning... full Sun. Not one bloom has produced any fruit. I've read that eggplants are "self-polling" and I have gently moved the flowers to do just that..but..to no avail What must be done to make this plant produse even one eggplant?
Lack of fruit is typically due to lack of water or pollination. They need 2 inches of water a week, probably more in a container. And you can hand pollinate with a paintbrush. See below for more:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/eggplant/container-eggplant-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/eggplant/how-to-fertilize-eggplants.htm
Eggplant will exhibit this behavior for, almost, any environmental stress factor. Over and under watering are most usual. Heat and humidity will also hinder fruit production. Sometimes, too much nitrogen can be to blame, in rare cases.
Here are some articles that will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/eggplant/growing-eggplant.htm
How can I tell when to pick my eggplant? Is there any indicator on the eggplant itself - softer, change of color or anything else? Thank you
We have just the article to explain it best:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/eggplant/how-to-harvest-eggplants.htm
See photos, the green starts at a very young stage and progressively gets worse.
They are likely a hybrid seed. Sometimes they can exhibit some interesting traits, such as this.
They are safe to eat.
This article will help you:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/eggplant/growing-eggplant.htm
I planted a young lime, yuzu & finger lime next to an established dwarf lemon leaving ample room for the growth of each, so can I also plant capsicum, eggplants & chili amongst them being that these will be regarded as annuals & not a problem to the citrus after one season ?
Your greatest consideration will be the use of resources, such as water and soil nutrients. You don't want to rob your young trees of what they need, but I can't imagine any of these plants actually causing a problem for them.
Here's an article about the best companions for planting under citrus trees: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/citrus/citrus-tree-companions.htm
My first few eggplants were perfect and delicious. A month later they came out brown, cracked and deformed. Each photo is split with healthy version on left and problem on right. I noticed some meandering trails on the leaves, but other than that nothing. The plant is still alive. Whatever has caused this is not killing it.
This is a fungal/bacterial infection. It can be caused by insects, but is more often caused by wet roots that don't have a chance to dry out between waterings. Eggplant need lots of water, but they must dry out down to about an inch or two, very thoroughly, between waterings.
From here, you will need a fungicide. This article will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/using-fungicides-in-garden.htm
Here is an article that will help you to grow eggplant in container:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/eggplant/container-eggplant-plants.htm
I have a single plant, and it is showing grey blotches on the leaves and new growth. I use square foot gardening technique and only other plant in the garden are a variety of herbs.
It is best to remove and discard the plant in the trash to prevent spread. You can buy disease resistant varieties in the future.
This article should help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/eggplant/eggplant-leaf-spot-fruit-rot.htm
e plant is in a sunny place I give plant liquid ferti;izer every fortnight and water X2 a day ? The plant is now 4 months old and no sign of fruit.
You may have a pollination problem. Here are two articles that should help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/eggplant/what-to-do-for-eggplant-blossoms-drying-out-and-falling-off.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/eggplant/pollinating-eggplants-by-hand.htm