Aubergine - 1 plant in an XXL root ball
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Product information "Aubergine - 1 plant in an XXL root ball"
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| Planting time | Apr, May |
|---|---|
| Harvest time | Jul |
| Growing system | Garden, Raised bed |
| Lifetime | annual |
| Pests | Aphids, Whitefly, Spider mites |
| Diseases | Grey mould |
Aubergine – dark, glossy and mild in flavour
The Aubergine produces elongated to oval, deep purple glossy fruit with firm, mild flesh. It needs warmth and a long growing season – it feels most at home in a greenhouse, conservatory or against a sheltered south-facing wall. Regular watering and feeding pay off in more fruit.
What makes this aubergine special
- 🍆 Dark purple, glossy fruit with firm flesh
- 🌿 Upright growth, needs staking under a full fruit load
- ✅ Mild in flavour, low in bitterness
How to use it
- Grilled, fried or braised in the oven
- For moussaka, ratatouille and aubergine dip
- For greenhouses, conservatories or large containers
Good to know
- Quantity: 1 plant in an XXL root ball
- Botanical name: Solanum melongena
- Plant family: Nightshade family (Solanaceae)
- Planting time: May – June
- Harvest time: August – September
- Edible parts: Fruit
- Position: High sun, high water, high temperature
- Soil: humus-rich, nutrient-rich, warm and well-draining
- Planting distance: 0.5 m within the row, 0.7 m between rows
- Container growing: well suited, from 15 litres pot volume
- Nutrients: Vitamins B1, B6, C · Potassium, Magnesium · Fibre, Anthocyanins
| Availability: | Available for pre-order |
|---|---|
| Diseases: | Grey mould |
| Growing system: | Garden, Raised bed |
| Harvest time: | Jul |
| Lifetime: | annual |
| Pests: | Aphids, Spider mites, Whitefly |
| Planting time: | Apr, May |
| Product form: | Young plant |
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