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Eggplant dropping flowers

10 years ago
last modified: 10 years ago

I have a 30" tall eggplant in a 3 gallon bucket growing inside. The plant has (no kidding) maybe 40-50 flowers/buds but as they mature and open they fall off without producing fruit. I've tried manually pollenating them with a small soft paint brush but it's not working. I fertilize with a 1T 10-10-10 mixed in a gallon of water giving it about 2-3 cups every 2 weeks. I water about every other day to keep soil moist. Temperature is a steady 70-73F (basement). I have the light set for 12 hr on/ 12 hr off. Help would be appreciated.....