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Produce => Under Glass => Topic started by: small on July 21, 2009, 12:59:32

Title: aubergine ripeness
Post by: small on July 21, 2009, 12:59:32

when are aubergines ready? I'm never sure when to pick them for their best - if I leave them too long, will they go woody like a bean might, or squidgy like a tomato? I'm growing Black Beauty, with one Long Purple (from Saddad's sale, growing beautifully, thanks!)

Title: Re: aubergine ripeness
Post by: saddad on July 21, 2009, 14:26:03

Unless you want them for seed, before the "bloom" goes... IE while still shiny. Glad they are doing well for you.  :)

Title: Re: aubergine ripeness
Post by: small on July 21, 2009, 22:18:11

Thanks Saddad. I know exactly what you mean - so long as the first inspection just after the bloom has gone will do!