Description
- Large, deep purple fruits
- Good for pots and containers
- Heavy cropper
These F1 generation hybrid seeds produce excellent quality aubergine plants which gives reliable results in your home garden or vegetable patch.
Naturally high in antioxidants to boost your immune system, this variety of aubergine is well suited to greenhouse growing but will fruit when grown in large pots on a warm and sunny patio. With outstanding fruit quality, 'Moneymaker' is a prolific cropper and is easy to grow.
Aubergine plants need to be kept well watered and should be fed regularly with Tomato Food once fruits start to swell.
Growing Calendar
How to Guide
Sow Indoors
January-April: Sow individually in clean 9cm pots of firm pre-watered compost. Cover with 1cm (1/2in) of vermiculite or sieved compost. Place in warmth, 21-24°C (70-75°F) and keep moist at all times. Grow on at 16-18°C (60-65°) until late May-June.
Plant Out
When established, plant into a patio pot or in a Grow Bag and leave in a cold greenhouse or place in a sunny sheltered position once all risk of frost has passed.
Tips
Feed regularly and water more frequently as a crop forms. Tie stems to a support if necessary.