How to prune black beauty aubergine

Tip-pinch at 30–45 cm; ongoing removal of excess flowers and leaves throughout summer. Pinch the central growing tip to force 2–3 strong laterals. Once fruit set begins, remove surplus flowers/fruitlets beyond your target number. Remove any leaves touching the soil or showing yellowing.

Every 2–3 weeks during the growing season. Black Beauty aubergine responds well to light pruning. Pinch out the growing tip when the plant reaches about 30–45 cm to encourage bushy branching. Limit each plant to 4–6 fruits for full-sized specimens — remove additional flowers. Strip yellowing lower leaves to improve airflow and reduce fungal risk.

Pinch the central growing tip to force 2–3 strong laterals. Once fruit set begins, remove surplus flowers/fruitlets beyond your target number. Remove any leaves touching the soil or showing yellowing.