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It is therefore necessary to sow them earlier, beginning in early to mid-February, if later cultivated under glass or foil, and no later than early to mid-March, when growing outdoors. For germination, the eggplant needs temperatures of 20 up to 22°C, d.h. the seed pots are to be placed in a heated room by the window. The seedlings are pricked out at a distance of 4 up to 5cm or straight into pots. During this time, temperatures are from 18 up to 20°C required. later, when the seedlings are well rooted, suffice 15 up to 18°C, so that you can put them in a warm cold frame. The eggplants are ready to plant around mid-May. Depending on the variety, the range is 50cmx40cm to 60cmx50cm under glass and foil as well as outdoors. In the field should not before 20. to be planted in May. A ground cover of rotted manure, Peat or other suitable material is always beneficial to eggplants. It is covered immediately after planting, and only after that it is thoroughly watered.