Aubergines are becoming a much more popular vegetable to grow at home thanks to a new cultivar that is more suited to the British climate, as well as their delicious fruit.
Sow from January in a heated greenhouse using a heated propagator, or February in an unheated greenhouse.
Grow in 9cm pots initially, and when the pot is filled with roots, transfer the plants to 23cm pots of compost in April in a heated greenhouse, or early May if unheated.
For outdoor cultivation, sow indoors in early March – but plants will only do well outside if grown in mild areas or during very good summers.
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