Eggplant is a crop that loves sun, and lots of it. They are commonly grown undercover in a greenhouse or polytunnel but do thrive outdoors when grown in hot climates. They grow fast and can be prolific, but do you need to prune them?
There appear to be two schools of thought when it comes to that question. Some gardeners believe it is not necessary and have had success without any pruning, while others claim there is a long list of benefits that come from giving your eggplants a trim.
