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Aubergine question


 
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Charles_Dimmock
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 04, 2010 12:01 pm    Post subject: Aubergine question Reply with quote
I have an aubergine plant doing very well, just starting to develop now but I have one that is close to resting on the soil & I don't want it to rot would straw on top of the soil help?
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 04, 2010 6:45 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
put an upturned saucer or plate there as the straw might encourage pests or diseases
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 04, 2010 7:46 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Great idea thanks as always Michael, should I pinch out the top at this stage of the growing season?
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PostPosted: Thu Aug 05, 2010 9:06 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
dont pinch out yet as there is a long growing season ahead yet until end of September hopefully. Keep feeding and watering.
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