Cut the aubergines in half lengthways, leaving the stalks intact. Score the flesh with a knife to make a criss-cross pattern. Brush the flesh side with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Put the aubergines, flesh-side down, in a grill pan or baking tray and grill for 10–12 minutes, until leathery and soft.
This is what we discovered. mix the olive oil and soy sauce together and pour over the wedges. Toss together with your hands, until they are well coated. Roast for 20 minutes, then carefully turn over the aubergine wedges and roast for a further 10–15 minutes, until soft and golden. Sprinkle over the chilli and sesame seeds, if using.
Arrange the wedges on a baking sheet. Mix the olive oil and soy sauce together and pour over the wedges. Toss together with your hands, until they are well coated. Roast for 20 minutes, then carefully turn over the aubergine wedges and roast for a further 10–15 minutes, until soft and golden.
The next thing we wondered was: how long do you cook aubergines in a frying pan?
One source claimed Add the aubergine slices to the hot oil. Each side will need to cook for about 5 minutes or until golden. Don’t walk away from the pan – there’s a window of perfection that, if missed, will result in your slices blackening too much. Keep turning as need be for browned perfection.
How do you grow aubergines in pots?
Eventually, plant into the ground or individually in 30cm pots of peat-free, multi-purpose compost. If growing aubergines outside, wait until all risk of frost has passed before moving them to their final growing positions. Aubergines need reliable temperatures of around 20°C to thrive.
So, can aubergines be grown in pots?
An answer is that aubergines are among the few vegetables that don’t mind warm roots, so they grow well in roomy containers provided the plants are given plenty of water.
Some authors claimed from mid-May they can be transferred to their final growing positions. Greenhouse, cold frame or patio aubergines may be grown in 23cm pots filled with soil-based John Innes no. 1 compost, which holds moisture well. Space the pots 50–60cm apart to give them plenty of room.
How do you repot an aubergine plant?
Gently remove your aubergine plants from their pots, trying to lift out as much soil as possible with the roots. Place them into their new holes, cover over, and firm down. Water well after planting, keeping the water aimed towards the base of the plant, rather than its foliage.
Yet another question we ran across in our research was “Can you grow aubergines in January?”.
One way to consider this is if you’ll be growing aubergines in a heated greenhouse, you can sow aubergine seeds in January. If you’re growing aubergines in an unheated greenhouse you’ll want to wait until February to sow your seeds. If you are growing outdoors, you should sow aubergine seeds indoors from late March to April depending on the overnight temperatures.
Another frequent query is “Can you grow aubergines in a polytunnel?”.
The most common answer is, You may have to sow aubergine seeds at slightly different times depending on whether your polytunnel or greenhouse is heated or unheated. Either way, we’d advise that for the healthiest start you sow seeds in a heated propagator (such as our Vitopod or Geopod ).
Can You germinate aubergine seeds in an airing cupboard?
If you don’t have a heated propagator, you can germinate seeds in an airing cupboard if you remove them as soon as they’re germinated – they need lights! If you’ll be growing aubergines in a heated greenhouse, you can sow aubergine seeds in January.
How big of a pot do I need to grow plants?
“Though different types of plants will have varying preferences in terms of pot size and needed space for the development of new roots, most grow well when pots are at least two inches larger in diameter than the plant,” explains Barnett. “This allows ample room for growth to continue as the plant matures and becomes more established.”.