Author Topic: Aubergine seed (Read 7184 times)

Two Choices · « **Reply #20 on:** March 24, 2006, 20:27:19 »

I've tried two years running in my greenhouse and whilst the seeds germinate fine, the fruits get to about 1 inch and drop off. They are in 9 inch pots. Any suggestions as to what I am doing wrong would be welcome. Thanks

derbex · « **Reply #21 on:** March 24, 2006, 21:14:06 »

I grew mine in half growbags last year and they were happier than in pots -probably because you've got a bit more latitude on watering feeding &c.

Sowed this years on the 6/1 -rather annoyingly I didn't record when they came up -a while ago ::)

Rosa Bianca looking a bit further on than money maker -but then it needs to be.

They all got a trip out to the greenhouse today.

Jeremy

Gadfium · « **Reply #22 on:** March 25, 2006, 01:36:17 »

Sowed 'Applegreen' from the Real Seed Co. on the 14th March (airing cupboard)... first seedling emerged 4 days later, they've been on a windowsill since then, with the last seed germinating on the 21st March.

It said 2-3 weeks to germinate, on the packet, but last year's aubergines from the same seed company (different variety) also emerged very swiftly.

moonbells · « **Reply #23 on:** March 25, 2006, 16:52:03 »

I sowed saved seed from last year's Moneymaker, and nothing happened in 3 weeks. So I bought a packet of Franchi long violet, sowed some in a 3" pot and popped them in the heated prop.

Cue the Moneymakers to grow.

Now have three Moneymaker and a massive FIFTEEN long violets, and am about to go and prick out some of them.

moonbells

flowerlady · « **Reply #24 on:** March 26, 2006, 11:24:30 »

If ever there was a veg that tried ones patience ... I think the Aub wins with Honours ;D

Having read all this ... I like a challenge, so in they will go today ... perhaps Mothering Sunday will bring me luck ;D

Tora · « **Reply #25 on:** March 26, 2006, 11:42:31 »

I sowed Heritage Mix aubergine seeds from DT Brown on 17th this month and only one out of seven has germinated :( Has anyone tried the same seeds before? Should I be worried?
Another aubergine I sowed (small, round one) germinated in about three days.

caroline7758 · « **Reply #26 on:** March 27, 2006, 09:16:50 »

Feeling quite chuffed, having sown aubergines for the first time and they've germinated within a week in a heated propagator. Time will tell whether I get any fruit!They are T&M Black Enorma.

littlegem · « **Reply #27 on:** March 27, 2006, 10:50:53 »

i have found the following page very informative

http://www.turkishlanguage.co.uk/aub.htm

NoddyChelsea · « **Reply #28 on:** March 27, 2006, 13:48:27 »

That was indeed very informative LittleGem and thankfully not in Turkish as the name might suggest :D Now all i've got to do is try and not kill the seedlings when pricking out. About 30 geminated (100% germination ;D) only 2 left now! ??? I don't think they liked the liberal applicaton of fish, blood and bone but I don't know.

Noddy.

amanda21 · « **Reply #29 on:** March 29, 2006, 16:44:05 »

Thought I would just show off my first-time-ever aubergine plants. They look a little droopy as they are probably in shock from being potted on yesterday. I am hoping they will recover and fruit - be a miracle!

tim · « **Reply #30 on:** March 29, 2006, 17:22:24 »

Blooming wonderful! Sowed some a couple of days ago.

Rosyred · « **Reply #31 on:** March 29, 2006, 18:17:55 »

Mine aren't showing yet nor are my tomatoes that a planted last week. (what am I doing wrong with tomatoes even)

tim · « **Reply #32 on:** March 29, 2006, 19:07:14 »

In what? Mine, last year, at 70F, germinated in 5 days.

But this year I can't even germinate a lettuce!!

derbex · « **Reply #33 on:** March 29, 2006, 20:42:54 »

I think mine are about the same stage as yours Amanda -some anyway. They went a bit sulky after there first trip or two to the green house but seem to be past it now.

Rosyred · « **Reply #34 on:** March 29, 2006, 20:44:33 »

I kept them indoors. I am pleased now though when I looked in my little plastic greenhouse I have four cabbages that have come through.

Robert_Brenchley · « **Reply #35 on:** March 29, 2006, 22:25:51 »

After the worries which gave rise to this thread, I'm almost embarrassed to say that mine is coming up like cress in under a week!

Mrs Ava · « **Reply #36 on:** March 29, 2006, 22:33:42 »

Well I wish you would have a stern word with mine Robert! Nuffink as yet. Amanda, your's look fabulous! I have biiiiig green eyes now! :)

tricia · « **Reply #37 on:** March 29, 2006, 22:41:55 »

Wow, Amanda - when did you sow them? I envy you such healthy, compact plants.

I have 6 Red Egg and 3 Fabina which have finally decided to show themselves after weeks of nurturing, but they are only 2 cm high. If I don't lose them to slugs I'm still hoping they will someday look as good as yours. Which variety are they?

Tricia

amanda21 · « **Reply #38 on:** March 30, 2006, 08:20:17 »

They're Early Long Purple 2 and were sown on 4th Feb, put under an unheated prop. and on a south facing windowsill. I remember we did have a few days of lovely sunshine just after so that might have got them going from the start and they germinated at about 10-12 days. I left them covered for another 2 weeks but kept them on the sunny windowsill until now when they have been moved down into the north-facing conservatory. The heating is still only just on in there and only during the day so I am hoping this will begin hardening them a little.

I am still stunned by their growth and am keen that they continue and go on to produce lovely fruits - so any tips on what to do with them from now on would be gratefully received! ;D

Curryandchips · « **Reply #39 on:** March 30, 2006, 08:53:11 »

Excellent Amanda! There are two varieties sown in my trays now -Tres Hative de Barbentane which have only produced one plant, and Long Purple which are germinating nicely off last years seed. Nothing as good as yours though.

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