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Eggplants in a greenhouse must be watered at least once every five days. Moreover, if young plants are given up to 1 liter, then when watering adult bushes, up to 2 liters of liquid are consumed. It is first left to stand in the sun or indoors. Water can be given from a watering can, using a hose, or by drip irrigation.
Water requirements
Eggplants are demanding crops, so watering the greenhouse simply cannot be done with a hose. Tap water can be hard and is often too cold. If there is no other source, you can pour water from a tap or tap, but then it must first be left for at least 12 hours.
Typically, summer residents fill the container and leave it outside. It will warm up well during the day, and in the evening you can start watering the eggplants in the greenhouse. If it's too cold outside, you can leave a few buckets indoors. During this time, the water will warm up, and additional chlorine will come out of it.
It is also recommended to place a barrel or other large container outside so that it stands on the street and accumulates rainwater. This liquid is the best for watering eggplants in a greenhouse. Rain moisture is soft, does not contain harmful impurities and has an acceptable temperature.
Frequency of watering eggplants in a greenhouse
Nightshades require regular watering, and the water should flow evenly. For example, you cannot avoid watering your plants all week in hot weather, allowing the soil to dry out, and then fill the garden bed with several buckets of water on the weekend.
Water is given gradually, maintaining soil moisture at a constant level. Since the cultivation takes place in a greenhouse, you don’t have to monitor the weather forecast. This is quite convenient, since when growing in open ground in rainy summers, calculating the volume of water for irrigation is not always easy.
The standard frequency in a greenhouse is once every 5-7 days. Water is given at the rate of 10 liters per 1 m2 landing At the same time, the regularity and rate of watering must be regulated. Adult specimens require the most water - 2 liters per bush, and seedlings require the least amount of water (from 500 ml to 1 liter). If the weather is hot, the soil will dry out faster even in a greenhouse. During the dry season, water is given up to 2-3 times a week.
The surface layer should remain slightly damp. If it is too waterlogged, the plant roots will begin to rot. On the other hand, the soil should not be allowed to dry out, much less crack.
Water the plants in the greenhouse at least once every five days.
Watering methods
There are several convenient ways to water eggplants in a greenhouse. If there is no special equipment, water is given using a regular watering can with a nozzle.But it is best to equip a drip irrigation system. It is not so expensive, but it saves a lot of effort and also ensures a good harvest of eggplants and other crops.
Using a watering can
Watering can watering remains a popular method since the greenhouse area is usually small. Approximately two buckets of water are consumed for each bed at the rate of no more than 10 liters per 1 square meter. For watering, watering cans with a standard volume of 3-5 liters are used, so that they can be easily moved to any place.
When watering eggplants in a greenhouse, they try to get right under the root, into a small hole in the root zone, made in advance. It is recommended to work in the evening. It is important not to get it on the leaves, shoots and other above-ground parts of the plant to prevent sunburn. If there is no time, it is permissible to water in the early morning. If necessary, plantings are shaded using white non-woven fabric.
Watering with a hose
Eggplants and other plants in a greenhouse can also be watered with a hose. This is a simple method, but the disadvantage is that the water will be cold. Therefore, there are several practical points to consider:
- Do not use wells or artesian water from a well. It is very cold, and such watering will cause more harm to the eggplants than good.
- Water only under slight pressure, otherwise leaves and flowers may break, and pollen may fall off.
- Place a special diffuser on the hose. It allows you to regulate the pressure, which ensures the safety of the plants.
- Direct the jet only to the root, avoiding other parts. Simultaneously with the beds, you can water the rows in the greenhouse. This is especially important in hot weather.
Drip irrigation
The most correct system is drip irrigation of eggplants.It can be done both in a greenhouse and in open ground. To do this, purchase a special set of tubes and connections, assemble them according to the instructions and connect them to a water supply source.
The tubes have holes from which water flows. They are spaced at 50 cm intervals and deliver liquid within a 25 cm radius, which is sufficient to cover all plants. Thanks to drip irrigation, water for eggplants in the greenhouse flows evenly. It is essentially a rain simulation that works best for all plants.
You can assemble a drip irrigation system yourself
How to properly water eggplants in a polycarbonate greenhouse
Watering eggplants in a greenhouse is quite simple, but for this it is important to observe the norm and frequency of watering. These indicators depend on the life cycle - recently transplanted seedlings do not require as much moisture as mature bushes. The basic rules are described below.
Watering eggplants in a greenhouse after planting
After planting seedlings in the ground, it is worth watering the eggplants in the greenhouse quite often - once every five days, and if possible, then once every 3-4 days. Water is given at the rate of 1 liter per plant. In this case, the planting should not be too dense - an interval of at least 30 cm is left between the eggplants. Since 5 plants fit per square meter, water is given in the amount of 5 liters (half a bucket) per 1 m2. Therefore, for one standard bed, 1.5-2 buckets are enough.
If possible, young bushes are irrigated using a drip irrigation system. The liquid should be given twice a week, regularly ventilating the greenhouse. If the air humidity is too high, it will contribute to the spread of fungal infections.
Watering eggplants in a greenhouse during flowering
During flowering, watering continues to be given once every 5 days, i.e. about twice a week. However, the volumes must be increased as the bushes grow. For each adult plant, 1.5-2 liters are consumed. If there are five eggplants growing in a garden bed, then 8-10 liters are spent per square meter, i.e. almost a bucket of water.
During the flowering period, it is very important to ensure that the water remains warm. Otherwise, the flowers will fall off and the ovaries will stop forming. This will inevitably affect productivity.
How to water eggplants in a greenhouse during fruiting
During the fruiting stage, eggplants in the greenhouse are watered as often as possible - at least twice a week. If the weather is hot and the soil dries out quickly, the procedure is repeated in the “every other day” mode, i.e. 3-4 times a week. At the same time, the volumes remain at the same level, i.e. up to 2 l per plant and up to 10 l per 1 m2.
How to water eggplants in a greenhouse in the heat
In hot weather, water the plants in the greenhouse twice a week. If the eggplants enter the fruiting phase, you can water them as often as possible, i.e. three times a week. In this case, the consumption rate is 10 l per 1 m2.
In hot weather, water is given every 3-4 days
The condition of the soil should be monitored periodically. To prevent it from drying out too quickly, it is necessary to mulch the plantings with sawdust, hay, peat, pine needles or other materials.
Common mistakes
Watering plants in a greenhouse is a fairly simple procedure. There is no need to monitor the weather forecast; you can quite accurately calculate the required volume of water in advance.But in practice, summer residents can make certain mistakes. The most common ones are:
- Some gardeners do not have time to stock up on water and use cold liquid. In fact, it is better to wait until the evening or until the next day, let the water warm up, and then water it.
- Particularly a lot of liquid should be given after transplanting seedlings into open ground. At the same time, it is important to observe the watering norm so as not to over-moisten the soil.
- When watering from a hose, the stream should not be too strong.
- The greenhouse should be ventilated regularly. If the temperature outside at night does not drop below +15 degrees, the doors are left open around the clock.
- After watering, it is recommended to loosen the soil. If necessary, do weeding.
Conclusion
Watering eggplants in a greenhouse is not difficult if you follow the recommendations described. The consumption rate is from 1 to 2 liters per plant. Moreover, up to one bucket of water is spent per square meter. It is best to equip a drip irrigation system - this will save both time and effort.
