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Repot aubergines

Aubergines should be ready to be moved into their final containers this month, and the fresh potting compost will provide plenty of nutrients to help them start fowering and fruiting. They’ll put on lots of bushy growth in the warmth of the greenhouse, so a strong root system is vital for support.

Give the plants plenty of space, as the top will bush out and bear fruit on the sideshoots. Add a cane

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