When to pick aubergine

Morning all,

I was wondering, if aubergines can be picked at any time realistically over about 3 inches?

Or are they best left until
Getting to about 6-10 inches?

As mum says but watch out for the spiky bits at the top where they join the stem, ouchy, ouchy

I am just waiting for a flower, let alone a fruit.

Morning all,

I was wondering, if aubergines can be picked at any time realistically over about 3 inches?

Or are they best left until
Getting to about 6-10 inches?

If they are a variety that grows large, then about six inches is good and also allows the plant to carry on flowering, with a feed or two. The smaller varieties are better at about three inches. Better smaller than larger really while their skins are still tight and shiny, like MoS said. My largest fruit is still only about four inches long so it'll wait a while