Growing Eggplant, also Aubergine

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30 Mar 13 chris (Australia - temperate climate)
no mater how much we try we always get a worm in our fruit we have sprayed with lebsyd have put lime in the soil we change the patch around do you know what type of worm it is and how to control it
19 Dec 14 Roy (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
chris, I know this is a long time since your question but something I read a long time ago which works for me and that is to find plants that aren't affected by worms or other insects i.e chillies and either open it up and rub it on or crush, soak and spray. Give it a go
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