Aubergine seeds

Aubergine seeds: mid-early vigourous plants, very productive with deep lopng purple fruits of medium size with few seeds. Long, dark and slightly curved. 660 seeds. Sow Feb-mid May.

Aubergines are closely related to the tomato and potato. Aubergines are often stewed, and used in the dish "Ratatouille". They can also be stuffed with meat or rice or other fillings and then baked.

Plant Height - up to 75cm.
 
Time between sowing and harvesting:  About 20 weeks
 
Where to Sow - indoors in small pots 8cm diameter filled with compost.
 
How to Sow  2 seeds per pot - 6mm deep. Germination takes up to 21 days
 
After Germination  Dispose of the weakest seedlings
 
Growing on -  in Pots - harden off plants and finally move outdoors once all danger of frost has passed. Once the plants are established with a good root system,  pot up individual plants into 20cm containers (min) or 2 per growbag, in a hot sheltered sunny position. Pinch out growing tips when plants reach 30cm. Stake plants.
 
Growing on - in ground - as above but plant in beds or borders 45cm apart.
 
Plant care - water regularly, but do not keep the compost very wet. Limit to 5 or 6 fruits per plant. Once the fruit start to swell, feed with tomato food very regularly.
 
Harvesting - remove fruit as needed  once they have reach a good size and colour (between 10-17cm depending on the variety). Crops over about 8 weeks.