Eggplant is also a heavy feeder and occupies the
ground for a long period of time, so one or two
dressing of fertilizer may be necessary( McCollum,
1980).Its production in south western Nigeria is
constrained by the low level of soil fertility, coupled
with poor prevailing climatic conditions and this result
in low yield of the plant.
Fertilization has been a component of improved
cultural practices for most crops since over 95
percent of most arable land of south west Nigeria are
under frequent cultivation. Constraints and the