[mrsbean]

Need advice on whats wrong with my aubergine plants. They were patio seeds, but i planted them them in the greenhouse border with my tomatoes. They get flowers but they turn brown and drop off, have fed them and given them a shake in case they are not getting pollinated or should i use a paint brush. Never grown them before so do not know what to expect. 

[Kenilworth]

yeah first time I have done aubergine and exactly the same is happening to my plants. Like yours in my poly tunnel with the tomatoes. The one time a fruit did set it seemed to kill the plant?

[mumofstig]

It's lack of pollination. I've always had trouble with them in previous years, so this year was 'one last try' 

The one planted in the greenhouse - no fruit set! Yet the same variety in pots that are outside all the time the weather is good - lots of fruit have set 

[BabbyAnn]

It's lack of pollination. I've always had trouble with them in previous years, so this year was 'one last try' 

The one planted in the greenhouse - no fruit set! Yet the same variety in pots that are outside all the time the weather is good - lots of fruit have set 

that's been my experience too - outdoor grown get lots of fruit set.

[Kenilworth]

Thanks for the replys and sorry Mrs Bean for hijacking your thread a little bit here...


Growing outside seems to be the answer.....

I still have flowers on my plants is it worth sticking them outside this late in the season? (they are in builder buckets so easy to move)

[mumofstig]

Yes, I would - though keep an eye on overnight temperatures and bring them in, if a cold one is forecast.

[AussieInFrance]

The other factor with lack of fruit set with aubergines in adequate humidity so consider an increase in watering. Right over the plants is best to increase humidity levels.

[mrsbean]

Thanks for replies. To late i think to up root them to pots now. Will try growing outside next year. We live and learn, so glad for so many knowledgeable people on here. Will give them a drench of water and see what happens.

[isakkhull]

started mine in pots in greenhouse but in shade.Put them outside about 2 months ago kept well watered lots of tomato feed and have had Loads.First time luck? Some wierd shapes but still very very edible.

[mrsbean]

Hi Isakkhull, glad you did well first time. My daughter lives in Hull...

[Kenilworth]

Bit of an update: Approximately 1 week on from moving my two plants outside I actually have between 6 and 7 fruit set...brilliant stuff, thanks everyone........