Image: Applying Organic Fertilizer to Eggplant

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A photograph taken during daytime shows a gardener's light-skinned right hand applying granular organic fertilizer to the base of an eggplant (Solanum melongena) plant in a garden. The hand is in the lower right portion of the frame, with the thumb on the left side of the small pile of fertilizer pellets, and the other four fingers on the right side. The fingers are slightly bent as the hand gently releases the small, round, light brown to beige pellets onto the dark soil. The skin of the hand has visible creases and wrinkles, and the fingernails are short and clean.

The eggplant plant has a deep purple fruit with smooth, glossy skin hanging from the main stem on the left side of the image. The fruit is elongated, slightly curved, and tapers to a rounded point at the bottom. The fruit’s calyx, which is dark purple, almost black, with small green tinges and a slightly rough texture, is attached to the main stem. The main stem is sturdy, dark purple with a slightly woody texture.

The plant’s large, broad leaves are vibrant green with a slightly wrinkled texture and prominent veins. The leaves have slightly wavy and irregular edges and are covered in fine hairs. The leaf closest to the camera on the right side has a small, brownish blemish near its edge. The plant's stem branches off into smaller stems that support the leaves, whose bases are covered in fine hairs.

The soil around the plant is dark brown, slightly damp, and enriched with organic matter, appearing slightly clumpy with small chunks of decomposing plant material and bits of straw or dried grass. The granular fertilizer is applied in a circular pattern around the base of the plant.

In the background, other green leafy plants are slightly out of focus, growing in rich soil with dried organic matter scattered on the ground. The photograph’s depth of field is moderate; the primary focus is on the gardener's hand applying fertilizer, the eggplant fruit, and the plant's base, while the background plants are softly blurred.

The lighting is natural and diffused, likely from an overcast sky or shaded garden area, which enhances the earthy tones and botanical textures without harsh shadows. The composition emphasizes sustainable gardening practices, organic cultivation, and the intimate care involved in nurturing edible plants.

The image is related to: A Guide to Growing Eggplant in Your Own Garden