With these plants, pollen must move from the male to female parts of the same flower or to another flower on the same plant. Tomatoes, peppers, and eggplants are our most common self-pollinated garden plants. However, the male part of the flowers, the anther, is fussy about releasing its precious pollen.

How is eggplant pollinated?

An eggplant flower is normally wind pollinated, meaning it doesn't rely on insects like bees and moths to pollinate it. A pollination problem can occur when the weather conditions are very wet, overly humid, or excessively hot.

Do you need two eggplant plants?

Eggplants grow into large, stately plants that need plenty of elbow room. In containers, plant one per 18 to 24 inch container. Before fruits form, stake the stems to provide extra late-season support. Eggplant harvested at the right time will have hard flesh and small seeds.