How to Prune Eggplant
Pinch the first set of flowers as they bud.. Remove old leaves from the lower portions of the plant.. Pull out any weeds in the growing area as soon as you notice them.
Steps
1
Pinch the first set of flowers as they bud.
Pinch the first set of flowers as they bud.
2
Remove old leaves from the lower portions of the plant.
Remove old leaves from the lower portions of the plant.
3
Pull out any weeds in the growing area as soon as you notice them.
Pull out any weeds in the growing area as soon as you notice them.
4
Pinch all new blossoms 4 weeks before the first frost.
Pinch all new blossoms 4 weeks before the first frost.
5
Prune to the lowest growth before winter to keep it as a perennial.
Prune to the lowest growth before winter to keep it as a perennial.
6
Stake your plants before they reach 24 inches (61 cm) tall.
Stake your plants before they reach 24 inches (61 cm) tall.
7
Thin leaves to reduce the risk of fungal diseases.
Thin leaves to reduce the risk of fungal diseases.
8
Disinfect your pruning tools to prevent the spread of disease.
Disinfect your pruning tools to prevent the spread of disease.
9
Remove any leaves and blossoms that show signs of pests.
Remove any leaves and blossoms that show signs of pests.
10
Maintain 5-6 fruits per plant for larger eggplant varieties.
Maintain 5-6 fruits per plant for larger eggplant varieties.
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