- 1). Ensure the the Easter eggplant is growing in a 5-gallon or bigger pot. If it isn't, re-plant it, using an all-purpose potting soil to allow for mature growth.
- 2). Insert a trellis behind the Easter eggplant to provide support for the bush when the heavy fruit starts to develop. For potted plants, use a small pot-size trellis, and for plants in the ground use a tomato cage inserted over the plant.
- 3). Place the Easter ggplant near a window, on a patio or in similar location that receives direct sunlight if outdoor temperatures are above 70 degrees Fahrenheit. If needed, place the plant under fluorescent lights 4 inches above the pot to simulate sunlight for at least 12 hours per day.
- 4). Place a thermometer next to the plant pot to monitor it and ensure that temperatures remain between 70 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit. The plant can tolerate slightly higher temperatures, but cooler temperatures cause it to stop growing.
- 5). Saturate the soil under the Easter eggplant once or twice per week with water. Allow the top 1/2 to 1 inch of soil to dry out in between waterings.
- 6). Apply an all-purpose, slow-release plant fertilizer to the soil under the Easter eggplant, per fertilizer label instructions. Reapply every two to three months during the growing season.
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