Aubergine

Edible

Fruiting

Aubergines deliver glossy, deep purple fruits perfect for grilling and roasting, enhancing your culinary creations. These hearty plants flourish in warm climates, suited for greenhouses or sunny garden spots.

Glossy dark purple fruits
Rich flavour for diverse dishes
Thrives in warm conditions
Ideal for greenhouses and gardens
Easy-to-grow, bountiful harvest

Growing aubergines offers a rewarding experience, making them a must-have for any gardening enthusiast.

High Yields

Rich Flavour

Easy To Grow

Medium to Large Size

Type:

Plugs Pots

Size:

4 x Plugs 8 x Plugs 2 x 9cm Pots 4 x 9cm Pots

Details

Aubergines are a warm-season vegetable known for their glossy, purple skin and meaty texture. They thrive in well-drained, fertile soil and warm temperatures, making them ideal for growing in greenhouses, polytunnels, or sunny areas of the garden. These versatile plants produce abundant fruits that are perfect for grilling, roasting, or using in a variety of dishes like ratatouille and curries. With proper care, aubergine plants will reward gardeners with a plentiful crop of rich, delicious fruits.

Produces large, glossy aubergines ideal for cooking
Thrives in warm conditions with well-drained soil
Perfect for growing in greenhouses, polytunnels, or sunny spots
Low-maintenance and easy to grow with regular care

What's Included

Plugs: Healthy, young plug plants with strong roots. Perfect for planting directly in your garden beds or containers, these plugs will give you a head start on the growing season.

Pots: Get big, ready-to-grow plants in 9cm pots. Plant them in your garden or larger pots right away. They're bigger and stronger than plug plants. Pre-fed and watered for healthier plants from the start.

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Care Information

Sunlight	Full Sun
Position	Sheltered
Soil	Well drained soil
Planting Time	Year round
Moisture	Moist
Hardiness	Semi-hardy
Growth Rate	Medium
Spacing	60cm
Height and Spread	1.5m x 1m
Annual or Perennial	Perennial

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What You Need To Know About “Aubergine”

Plant Information

How To Plant

Plant Care

Aubergine plants are a productive, warm-season vegetable that produces glossy, purple-skinned fruits with a rich, meaty texture. These plants thrive in warm conditions, making them ideal for growing in greenhouses, polytunnels, or warm, sunny spots in the garden. Aubergines are perfect for grilling, roasting, or adding to dishes like ratatouille, curries, and pasta sauces.

Thrives in full sun and well-drained, fertile soil
Produces glossy, purple-skinned fruits
Ideal for continuous harvesting throughout the season
Perfect for growing in greenhouses, polytunnels, or warm, sunny areas

Thrives in full sun and well-drained, fertile soil
Produces glossy, purple-skinned fruits
Ideal for continuous harvesting throughout the season
Perfect for growing in greenhouses, polytunnels, or warm, sunny areas

Planting Time	February onwards
Sunlight & Positioning	Full sun
Where to Plant	Well-drained soil
Growing Location	Greenhouse, outdoor

Planting Time	February onwards
Sunlight & Positioning	Full sun
Where to Plant	Well-drained soil
Growing Location	Greenhouse, outdoor

Aubergine plants thrive in warm, sunny conditions and well-drained, fertile soil. They are best planted in greenhouses, polytunnels, or sunny garden spots. Proper care and warmth will result in a bountiful harvest of glossy aubergines throughout the summer.

Choose a sunny location with well-drained, fertile soil
Plant seedlings 45-60cm apart in rows or containers
Water well after planting and keep the soil consistently moist
Ideal for planting in late spring to early summer for a summer-to-autumn harvest

Choose a sunny location with well-drained, fertile soil
Plant seedlings 45-60cm apart in rows or containers
Water well after planting and keep the soil consistently moist
Ideal for planting in late spring to early summer for a summer-to-autumn harvest

Right Planting Spot	Sunny garden spots or greenhouses
Soil Preparation	Well-drained soil, rich, fertile
How To Plant	Plant after last frost date
Spacing	30-60 cm apart in rows

Right Planting Spot	Sunny garden spots or greenhouses
Soil Preparation	Well-drained soil, rich, fertile
How To Plant	Plant after last frost date
Spacing	30-60 cm apart in rows

Aubergine plants are low-maintenance but require consistent warmth and regular care to produce a bountiful harvest. Watering and feeding are key to ensuring healthy growth and fruit production.

Water regularly to keep the soil moist, but avoid waterlogging
Mulch around the plants to conserve moisture and suppress weeds
Fertilise with a balanced feed once flowering begins to promote fruiting
Support taller plants with stakes or cages to prevent them from toppling over

Aubergine plants are low-maintenance but require consistent warmth and regular care to produce a bountiful harvest. Watering and feeding are key to ensuring healthy growth and fruit production.

Water regularly to keep the soil moist, but avoid waterlogging
Mulch around the plants to conserve moisture and suppress weeds
Fertilise with a balanced feed once flowering begins to promote fruiting
Support taller plants with stakes or cages to prevent them from toppling over

Right Sunlight and Position	Full sun, sheltered
Watering and Feeding	Moist, well-drained soil
Support and Pruning	No pruning required
Additional Tips	Ideal for greenhouses or sunny spots

Right Sunlight and Position	Full sun, sheltered
Watering and Feeding	Moist, well-drained soil
Support and Pruning	No pruning required
Additional Tips	Ideal for greenhouses or sunny spots