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My aubergines are still alive, despite the rampant greenfly and tatty leaves. I believe I need to pinch out the growing shoot. Does this just mean pinching out the newest leaf? And do I need a certain number of leaves before I do this- I know the instructions usually say "when 6" high".

We tend to leave ours alone, pinching out should make more use of the pace..
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Never pinched mine out.  Didn't know you were supposed to.

I don't pinch mine either  ,however everything I have read says you should but when a foot high. I always mean to do it but forget!!!

nope, me neither..mind you, it might mean a bushier plant and no need to stake when they get too top heavy..I think I'll try it on 1 ..they're about 10" tall now so I'll wait a bit longer  :)

Never - no space for a bushier plant.

So can't compare.

Ok, thanks- I'll leave them alone, or maybe try pinching one. I notice Teegee says on his site to pinch out, so maybe he'll be along later. What about sideshoots?

Let'em be!!

Well I pinched half mine today to see what happens

Brave Girl! DON'T forget to report back when we do a summary of dates etc in the Autumn - if I can remember!!

Actually Tim  I didn't think about it before, but I my aubs are different kinds, I will have a closer look tomorrow and make notes

The weather is affecting you as well then is it Tim. lol. It plays havoc with my brain. Well thats my excuse

No - ageing eyesight!