Vegetable

• Crops in : 75 Days
• Ideal for : Patios
• Height : 30 inches

Description

3 plants will keep a family of four in aubergines from July until late autumn. It is early and prolifically sets huge fruit up to 680g (1½lb). Pick regularly or plants will need staking to support weight of fruit.

Sowing Instructions

Sow seed 8-10 weeks before the last expected frost 6mm (¼in) deep in a moist seed compost. Germination takes 8-21 days at 23-26C (73-79F).

Aftercare

Stake as you would for tomatoes and water regularly. Black plastic mulch is useful helping to warm the soil, keep down weeds and save moisture. Liquid feed when fruiting starts. Harvest while fruits still shiny and young. (75 days to harvest).

Nutritional Information

Aubergines are a good source of viscous fibre which has been shown to reduce the absorption of cholesterol. They contain Vitamins E & K and are high in potassium, folate and magnesium.