AKG056 - Aubergines (eggplants)

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Aubergines
Aubergine
Aubergine

Aubergines (known as eggplants in many parts of the world) are not an easy plant to grow in the UK climate – they need a long growing season and a sunny, sheltered position. Early varieties are most likely to be successful – check out the selection available from Real Seeds. The photos above are from my greenhouse last year, and the variety shown is Calliope F1.

In the show I mention the big writing project that I’ve been working on since Christmas – a thick, glossy magazine about growing your own vegetables, aimed at kids. Check out my blog for more details, including pictures of the front and back covers.

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Posted 2 March 2008, 17:02.  

2 Comments for AKG056 - Aubergines (eggplants)

  1. There seem to be a few more varieties of eggplants (“heritage” they are sometimes called) turning up at markets of late (http://www.treatment-skincare.com/Nutrition-Diet/Heritage-Eggplants.html) however several seem to have quite bitter skins.

    Peter · Mar 16, 07:34 PM

  2. Hi Peter,

    Thanks for dropping by. You’ve got a lovely picture of different eggplants on your site!

    Emma · Mar 17, 12:21 AM

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