Aubergine in pot

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Permalink Reply by Zoe on May 10, 2011 at 11:37

I would grow the Aubergine in the conservatory - has really pretty purple flowers.

Permalink Reply by Jan Willetts on May 10, 2011 at 13:19

It will do ok in the conservatory provided it doesn't dry out and will appreciate the warmth. Can be a bit prickly/hairy and will benefit from weekly feeds of tomorite/ tomato feed. An attractive plant, yield will depend on variety and growth I got 6 per plant on "black Beauty" last year.

Permalink Reply by elaine rickett on May 10, 2011 at 13:34

I  have tried several times to grow aubergines in pots in the greenhouse without too much success - with only one aubergine per plant, the rest not maturing.  Don't know what I am doing wrong  maybe I should have tickled the flowers with a paintbrush.  Anyway I've given up trying.  Although every year in Homebase they sell fully grown aubergine plants with loads of fruit on, it's just that they are so expensive to buy.

Permalink Reply by Zoe on May 10, 2011 at 13:39

I'm trying an Aubergine this year (well 6 actually), as I saw the flowers & thought they looked lovely.  I'll just keep the greenhouse door open a lot & hope for the best.

Permalink Reply by Una Bee on May 10, 2011 at 16:03

I'm giving them one last chance (only because I had some seeds left) and if I don't succeed this year then clearly me and aubergines aren't meant to be. :/

Permalink Reply by Zoe on May 11, 2011 at 8:57

I love the idea of growing aubergines, as they are so expensive in the shops & never taste of much.  I'm expecting home grown to have a load more flavour - I just hope the seeds produce something.

Permalink Reply by Richard Jones on May 11, 2011 at 9:21

Thanks for your comments.  Will give it a go and let you know how I get on.

Permalink Reply by Richard Jones on June 29, 2011 at 12:36

Ok, an update.

 

Augergine plant is looking good if a bit smaller than expected, lots of pretty purple flowers but they seem to be dying off before growing any fruit.

 

As I've got this inside, do I need to be self pollinating the flowers?

 

Interestingly the plant reacts to cold instantaneously, which I've not seen before.  Its definitely enjoying being inside but as of yet hasn't set fruit.

 

Thanks for any thoughts/ideas.

Permalink Reply by elaine rickett on June 29, 2011 at 13:04

A little tickle with a paintbrush wouldn't do any harm.