Aubergines not in a greenhouse?

[selfraising]

Thanks Herbie
That sounds promising!

[hydrogardener3]

I always thought of the UK as having a mild climate compared to upstate New York, however it appears to be difficult to raise aubergines there. They are not so difficult here, as summer temperatures can get really warm, like ninety plus. I can grow fairly good size fruit, but not as large as I would like. This year I plan on growing them in the greenhouse in AutoPots, and I started the seeds a few days ago. My selection this year is Florida high bush. It is supposed produce very large fruit. In any event, it should be interesting.

My blog:
http://hydroponicworkshop.blogspot.com/

[Flummery]

I understand that although they like it hot they don't like to be dry. I stood mine in large pots on gravel in a big potting tray that I kept watering last time. As I said, I got good crops but the variety was a mistake (for me.)

[johndf1]

I had about 4 medium sized on my one aubergine plant last year, grown outdoors, even though the weather here in Jersey was pretty poor. I shall try a few plants this year - the seeds have just germinated.

[hydrogardener3]

This is only my second year with a greenhouse, and it will be my first attempt at growing eggplant in the greenhouse. I purchased a book titled "The Greenhouse Expert" to use as a guide. I am sure all experienced growers know this, however, I will quote from the book regarding growing eggplant in the greenhouse for those novices like myself:

"Remove the growing point when the plant is about 1 foot high and stake the stem. Once fruit has started to swell the plants should be fed with liquid tomato fertilizer, and the lateral shoots and remaining flowers should be removed when 5 fruits have formed."

[smallblueplanet]

"Remove the growing point when the plant is about 1 foot high and stake the stem. Once fruit has started to swell the plants should be fed with liquid tomato fertilizer, and the lateral shoots and remaining flowers should be removed when 5 fruits have formed."

Can't say we've ever done this and our aubs have been fine, and when the weather is 'kind' the fruits are good too. Perhaps there's more than one way to do things?

[Alison]

My problem has more been getting them to set fruits in the first place, no probs with flowers but fruits are something else.