Aubergine/Eggplant/Brinjal Quiz

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Aubergine is from the same family as tomato.
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True

False

What do I give as the most important factor to consider when growing aubergines?
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Temperature

Light

Water

Space

Why is it worth sowing aubergines early (late winter – early spring)?
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To get the plant in the ground before the last frost

To get a harvest by late spring

To maximise the chance of strong growth and yield

Can aubergine plants be potted on?
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Yes – it’s advised to, so that you have large plants ready for planting out

No – they hate root disturbance

Only if really necessary

Which vegetables can you interplant with aubergines?
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Tomato

None

Kale

Can aubergines be grown as a cordon?
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Yes – single stem only

No – they don’t benefit from support

Yes – single or double

I suggest you water aubergine plants…?
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Once a week

Daily

Once when planting out then not again

Daily for the first week, then every two to three days

In a warm climate is it worth using an undecomposed mulch to retain moisture?
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Yes – it’s a benefit all season long

No – it won’t make a difference

Possibly – but be aware of mulch slowing rainfall penetration

What should you do if you see small fruit decaying and falling off?
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Cut back the oldest growth

Remove the plant immediately - it's serious

Not worry – the plant is self-thinning

Just like tomatoes, cordon aubergine plants need to have their side shoots removed regularly.
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True

False

An aubergine fruit is ready to pick when…?(Choose two answers.)
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The fruit is firm

The stem at the top of the fruit has dried

It’s dark purple

The skin is glossy

The fruit is very fat

Required

How do you deal with red spider mite?
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Prevent them with healthy soil, good watering and suitable varieties

Squash the mites by hand

Spray with garlic spray

Aubergines suffer from late blight like tomatoes.
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True

False

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