Growing Eggplant, also Aubergine

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01 Apr 11 colin shaw (Australia - temperate climate)
hi all,i just have a simple question really,just want to know when my eggplant are ready to pick,because i havnt keep a record of when they were planted,any information would be good ,thanks
02 Apr 11 Liz (New Zealand - temperate climate)
Colin, when your eggplants are plump and shiny and feel slightly springy when you gently squeeze, they should be ready to pick.
03 Apr 11 colin shaw (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
thanks so much for your reply liz colin
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