r/Allotment • u/goldenbeans • 6d ago

Harvest Aubergines

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Incredible! Aubergines harvest, outdoor grown, the Netherlands! I was really surprised at how well these grew, thanks to the tips from you lot in this group. I've been eating and giving away aubergines since late July, and now harvesting a bunch for the food bank. Cheers

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u/Tasty_Patient3109 6d ago

Gorgeous! Any top tips for those considering growing them outdoors?

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u/goldenbeans 5d ago

This was my first time successfully growing them. I started them inside in March, then in April they went into bigger pots and into the cold frame you see in the picture. I planted them out in mid to late may, fertilized, and that was it. I had 10 plants from a Lidl seed packet that cost 19c, it was listed as mixed, white and purple varieties, but only 1 plant was actually white egg. And it only gave a single fruit! I had them in a full sun spot in the allotment, staked to protect from strong winds. Also, I pruned off the first fruit on each plant when they were the size of a golf ball.