aubergines

[gordonsveg]

can i take off some of the leaves from my aubergine plant to let more light in ?

[gordonsveg]

[Deb P]

I might remove a couple if they were directly covering ripening fruits, but otherwise I would leave them, they are the powerhouse of the plant and are needed.....and watch out for vicious spines!

[Jayb]

Like Deb P, I don't normally remove leaves.

[GREGME]

Hi I bought a variety called calliope which had good which review outdoors but they are doing badly just not taking off at all- even near eastbourne which claims to be sunniest place in Uk.
anyone recommend an aubergine variety which does well for them outside ?
could be the year I suppose but any advice welcome.