• Sunken, water-soaked spots develop on blossom end of fruit; spots can turn black and mold may appear; patches may appear leathery . Blossom end rot is caused by irregular watering or the irregular uptake of water by plants; this can happen when temperatures rise above 90°F.
This of course begs the inquiry “Why are my eggplant leaves turning brown?”
The most frequent answer is, a healthy eggplant will have broad, flat green leaves. Spotted, curling, brown leaves are a symptom of a pest, disease or cultural problem that can affect the overall vigor and yield of the plant if not treated.
What are the problems with eggplant plants?
• Seedlings are cut off near the soil surface. Cutworms are gray or brown grubs that hide in the soil by day and feed at night. Handpick grubs from the soil around plants. Keep the garden free of plant debris .
Another popular question is “What are the symptoms of Wilt on eggplant leaves?”.
• Lower leaves wilt; leaves on one side of plant wilt; yellow patches on leaves. Fusarium wilt or eggplant yellows are a fungal disease which attacks plant roots and spreads into the plant’s vascular system. Plant in well-drained soil., and rotate crops. Remove and destroy infected plants; older plants may be harvested and then uprooted and thrown away.
Why does my eggplant have holes in it?
The dime-size holes in your eggplant fruit are likely a sign that critters are feeding on the fruits ; perhaps birds or rodents who are thirsty late in the summer. Place bird netting over your plants to exclude critters. In time you are likely to see rot develop as the interior cells are exposed to the air.
What causes brown spots on the leaves of plants?
Spider mites are small crawling insects that suck the plant sap out of leaves, causing tiny brown or bronze spots and in some cases, leaf loss and plant death . Spray the plant with a forceful stream of water to kill mites and remove dust and webs.
Why do some of my fruits have brown spots?
When the fruits go brown, it’s usually because they’re well past maturity , and as your fruits are small AND brown, it can be assumed that the lack of proper nutrition/moisture means this happened much earlier. What I’m not clear about is whether these brown fruits started out brown or not, in other words, were they ever purple at any point.