Hi,
I know I have seen this on here a while back but cannot remember the answer or find it in a search.....
how do you tell when an aubergine is ready for picking?
I have one (only got 1 from 3 plants - hence timing is of the essence) which is about 6 inches long, about 2-3 inches thick and shiny black.
thanks
Sounds about ready to me though they seem to keep for a while on the plant.
If you leave it too long, the seeds can get woody.
When the skin looses its shine you've probably left it too long!
;D
Great - right answer everyone, will pick it tonight.
have a friend coming for tea who is vegetarian so was going to make proper ratatouille for her.
it is still shiny so will hopefully not be woody.