Hello, all my friends. #HiveGarden #gardenjournal hopes you continue to be healthy and can contribute to cooling the earth by planting what you like.
Planting vegetables in the house's yard has become a daily ritual that refreshes the soul while meeting the kitchen's needs. One interesting plant to try is the blue eggplant, a unique variety with contrasting bluish-purple skin and tender flesh.
Unlike ordinary eggplants, blue eggplants require special attention and care, but the harvest is really satisfying. Since I decided to plant them three months ago, my yard has slowly transformed into a green laboratory full of surprises, where each stage of the growth of blue eggplants holds its own story.
The preparation of planting media is the key to success. I use a 2:1:1 mixture of soil, manure, and burnt husk.
To create loose and nutrient-rich soil. Blue eggplant needs full sun, so I choose an open area that is exposed to light for at least 6-8 hours a day.
Seeds are soaked in warm water overnight before sowing in small polybags. In 10-14 days, the seedlings begin to grow with two true leaves, which is a sign of readiness for transplanting to the beds.
This process teaches patience: transplanting seedlings too soon can stress them out, and being too late will inhibit root growth.
Daily care involves morning-evening watering, organic fertilization every two weeks, and monitoring for pests such as aphids and armyworms.
I avoided chemical pesticides and switched to a garlic solution that was mashed as a natural pest repellent.
When the plant starts to flower, I use a "pruning" technique: I cut off the side shoots so that the energy is focused on fruit formation.
Watching the tiny purple flowers bloom and then develop into tiny eggplants is a magical moment—as if nature is signaling that the effort to care for them is not in vain.
Within 60-70 days of planting, the blue eggplant is ready to be harvested. Although smaller in size than regular purple eggplant, it is sweeter in taste and crispy in texture when processed.
Growing blue eggplant is not just a hobby but an investment in food independence and health.
In addition to saving expenses, this activity teaches harmony with nature: understanding the rhythm of growth, appreciating the process, and celebrating the results with gratitude.
The house's yard, once filled with weeds, is now a silent witness to how a small piece of land can revive hope.
For me, every yellowed leaf or ripe fruit is a simple reminder: life always gives sweet fruits to those who are willing to be patient and consistently take care of them.
Oh yes, tomatoes have already borne one fruit.
Thanks
@pakgeusyik
