Known for its attractive, creamy-white fruit and high yield. The smooth, oval-shaped fruits have a striking white color, making them stand out from the typical deep purple aubergines.
This variety is also prized for its mild and delicate flavor, with a tender, less bitter flesh compared to other aubergines. When to Sow: Jan- Mar HOW TO SOW AUBERGNES:
Sow in pots filled with damp compost and just cover with a little soil . Ideal temp 20°C. Transplant into individual pots once large enough to handle. Requires min temp of 15°C for growing on so if growing outside wait intil the weather warms, although best suited to greenhouse growing for the best results.
Plant out the following spring into final cropping position, into ground with plenty of well rotted manure and fertilizer. - Classification: Half Hardy Annual
- Germination Time: 2-3 weeks
- Harvest Time:Jul - Sep
- Site: Full Sun/ Sheltered Sun
- Soil Type: Will grow in most soils
- Soil Acidity: All Types
- Moisture: Well drained
- Care: Plants will need to be staked and growing tip pinched at 30cm tall. Allow 5 fruits to form and then remove all other lateral shoots and flowers. Water regularly and mist with water. Once fuit has set and begins to swell use a Pottasium rich fertilizer once a week
- Use: Edible
- Harvest: Wait until fruits are 12-15cm but still shiny. Dull fruits will turn bitter
- Days to Maturity: 70-85 Days
- Feed:Liquid Feed
- Plant Spacing: 30cm
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