Aubergines bring a Mediterranean feel to UK gardens. Glossy purple fruits thrive under warmth and protection.
When to Sow
- Sow indoors Feb–Mar.
- Transplant into tunnel in May once night temps are stable.
How to Grow
- Plant in fertile, free-draining soil.
- Stake plants as they grow and pinch out tips to encourage branching.
- Keep well-watered and feed regularly with high-potash fertiliser.
Harvesting
- Fruits are ready from Jul–Sep.
- Pick when glossy and firm, before skins dull.
Polytunnel Growing Tips
- Aubergines rarely crop outdoors in the UK but thrive in tunnels.
- Ventilate well to avoid red spider mite.
- Hand pollinate flowers if needed for fruit set.
Quick Tips Recap
- Sow: Feb–Mar indoors
- Transplant: May in tunnel
- Harvest: Jul–Sep
- Polytunnel advantage: Reliable cropping in UK climate
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