On 20 Nov, 17:05, echinosum
wrote:
michael;761308 Wrote: Does anyone have any tips for growing aubergines
successfully outdoors.I have a fairly warm,but dry
limestone slope in Herefordshire,and grow my plants
in a greenhouse before planting out in June.Although
I did in lots of compost and water well initially and
then every fortnight,I never seem to get more than
about 20 small fruits from about 30 plants.I have been
growing the variety Black Enorma,and will try
Moneymaker next year

There are ultra-early varieties selected for cooler climates.
realseeds.co.uk is one supplier, which specialises in uncommon
varieties of all sorts of veg specially selected for doing well in the
garden. Their top aubergine recommendation is De Barbentane.

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echinosum

Thanks for that information.I have sent off already for a seed
catalogue from real seeds.Regards Michael