One thing that really made a difference in my container-grown eggplants this year: spacing and early pruning.
Once I limited each plant to a few strong stems and gave them room to breathe, the fruit set was more consistent and the plants stayed healthier through the season.
I put together a full video walking through the whole process — seed to harvest, with the small details that actually mattered.
If you’re growing in containers, it might give you a few new ideas: