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Post by auntieannie on Jun 26, 2018 20:11:59 GMT 2
When you grow aubergines? Or is there another way of knowing if the aubergine (eggplant) is ready to pick?
They're mahooosive.
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Post by Baz Faz on Jun 26, 2018 23:38:45 GMT 2
Put your ear close to the aubergine. If it whispers, "Take me. I'm ready," then you know what to do.
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Post by lumi on Jun 27, 2018 1:51:05 GMT 2
I haven't grown aubergine but would assume that the colour of the skin might give an indication of readiness. I can check one of my gardening books for you. Just feeding my baby now so can't do it right away. But my memory is rubbish so do remind me if (when!) I forget.
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Post by lumi on Jun 27, 2018 2:09:07 GMT 2
I've consulted my book and aubergine are ready to harvest once they have smooth, glossy skin and are of reasonable size. I didn't read any more but from what I think I know, I will add that you don't want them to get too big as once they reach a certain size the flavour (and maybe the nutritional benefits?) will be different (worse?) and they may be more dry/tough.
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Post by lumi on Jun 27, 2018 2:10:32 GMT 2
Ohh and I cant help but add how impressed with myself I am that I remembered to check and report back. I rarely remember such stuff these days. Lets hope it is a sign of imlrovement!
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Post by Baz Faz on Jun 27, 2018 10:08:42 GMT 2
Ohh and I cant help but add how impressed with myself Lets hope it is a sign of imlrovement! Yes, we all need more imlrovement. |
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Post by auntieannie on Jun 27, 2018 20:24:31 GMT 2
Yes, you can be impressed with yourself, lumi. I'm impressed with you! I've now picked them and will cook them tomorrow. looking forward to that.
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Post by auntieannie on Jun 28, 2018 14:50:51 GMT 2
oh, and I forgot to write I'm grateful, lumi, that you took the time and energy to look this up. Hugsies! |
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Post by lumi on Jun 28, 2018 15:26:42 GMT 2
No problem, annie. It was nice to feel useful. And it gave me that little bit of joy remembering how I grew my own vegetables in the UK. I would love to do so again here but we have mosquito fogging done weekly so I wouldn't like to eat the vegetables as they would probably contain that chemical.
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Post by lumi on Jun 28, 2018 15:27:58 GMT 2
Ohh and I cant help but add how impressed with myself Lets hope it is a sign of imlrovement! Yes, we all need more imlrovement. Would you believe me if I said that I made the typo on purpose. Just trying to be funny and give you something to pick on. I do know how you love my typos, Baz.  |
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Post by Baz Faz on Jun 28, 2018 17:28:46 GMT 2
Yes, we all need more imlrovement. Would you believe me if I said that I made the typo on purpose. Just trying to be funny and give you something to pick on. I do know how you love my typos, Baz. Lumi, I don't pick on you. Or not you alone. I am fattened you did it on purpose to catch my attention |
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Post by Scrubb on Jun 28, 2018 20:04:24 GMT 2
Ha ha, Baz! I grew aubergines last year Annie - they just "felt right", I found, at a certain time.  |
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Post by Baz Faz on Jun 28, 2018 20:21:15 GMT 2
I wish I could grow aubergines as Mrs Faz likes to eat them once a week. Alas, it is not warm enough in most summers.
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Post by lumi on Jun 28, 2018 20:42:21 GMT 2
Would you believe me if I said that I made the typo on purpose. Just trying to be funny and give you something to pick on. I do know how you love my typos, Baz. Lumi, I don't pick on you. Or not you alone. I am fattened you did it on purpose to catch my attention I will try hard not to fatten you too much. I don't want Mrs Faz to put you on a diet. |
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Post by mockchoc on Nov 30, 2018 16:37:28 GMT 2
It is true eggplant is the best thing ever.
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