Epic Aubergine Fail!

[vixylix]

Susie I grew Pinstripe F1's last year - I picked them because they're fairly small so I hoped that would increase my odds. I sowed them on 7th Feb, but they were old seeds so I probably didnt get any to germinate until at least mid-March.

They lived outside, hidden in the tomato jungle, and I had about 10 aubergines off two plants - not loads but for a rubbish summer in Leeds I was pretty happy.

Maybe beginners luck, however at the very least they are very pretty plants, so give it a go. Expect nothing and then you may just well be surprised

Everyone else... shame on you. If at first you don't succeed, try, try again!!

[forgetmenot]

I have been doing some reading about them as like you, last year I got lots of flowers but no fruits. There was someone who swore by using a sonic toothbrush. As it happens I have my old one still so I am going to take my overwintered ones and try them in pots, lots of feed and a good tap on each plant with the toothbrush.apparently it mimics the vibration of a bee. What's there to lose I say!

[mrsbusy]

The lack of fruit must be because the flowers are not being properly pollinated. Interesting that plants grown amongst toms seemed to do the best. I think I will grow with some phacelia - or borage- they usually attracts lots of pollinators.

[mrsbusy]

Or is it to do with male v female flowers.....

[Alison]

The lack of fruit must be because the flowers are not being properly pollinated. Interesting that plants grown amongst toms seemed to do the best. I think I will grow with some phacelia - or borage- they usually attracts lots of pollinators.

I don't think it's as simple as that, I find that the right climatic conditions are very important, the pollination bit is the easy bit, it's whether they hold onto the fruit that is more difficult.