Set of 3 or 6 Large Plants - Grow Your Own Aubergine Meatball, Outdoor Garden Ready

Set of 3 or 6 Large Plants - Grow Your Own Aubergine Meatball, Outdoor Garden ReadyA productive collection of premium aubergine plants bred for heavy cropping, excellent fruit quality and reliable performance, perfect for greenhouses, raised beds, patio containers and kitchen gardens. Aubergines are one of the most rewarding warm season vegetables to grow, producing abundant harvests of glossy, flavour rich fruits throughout summer and early autumn. These high yielding varieties offer a range of fruit shapes and sizes, from classic

A productive collection of premium aubergine plants bred for heavy cropping, excellent fruit quality and reliable performance, perfect for greenhouses, raised beds, patio containers and kitchen gardens.

Aubergines are one of the most rewarding warm-season vegetables to grow, producing abundant harvests of glossy, flavour-rich fruits throughout summer and early autumn. These high-yielding varieties offer a range of fruit shapes and sizes, from classic elongated aubergines to compact container-friendly selections and richly textured globe-shaped fruits. Plants typically grow 50–90 cm tall, depending on variety, forming sturdy, well-branched frameworks that support continuous cropping. Their attractive foliage, ornamental flowers and colourful fruits make them as decorative as they are productive.

Our aubergine plants are professionally grown in high-quality peat-free compost and freshly delivered directly from our UK nursery in Yorkshire, in plastic-free, giftable packaging. Supplied as strong, well-established plants in 10.5 cm pots, they feature healthy root systems, vigorous stems and lush foliage, allowing them to establish quickly and produce abundant crops of tender, flavourful fruits throughout the growing season.

Cultural Information

• Botanical Name: Solanum melongena
• Common Name: Aubergine / Eggplant
• Plant Type: Tender Fruiting Vegetable
• Plant Size: 10.5 cm Pot Plant
• Mature Height: Approx. 50–90 cm
• Mature Spread: Approx. 45–60 cm
• Growth Habit: Bushy, Upright and Well-Branched
• Flowering Period: Summer
• Harvest Period: Mid Summer to Early Autumn
• Fruit Colour: Deep Purple (Variety Dependent)
• Planting Position: Full Sun, Warm & Sheltered Location
• Soil Type: Fertile, Moist but Well-Drained Soil Rich in Organic Matter
• Watering: Water regularly to keep soil consistently moist, especially during flowering and fruit production
• Feeding: Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser every 1–2 weeks once flowering begins to encourage strong cropping
• Hardiness: Tender – Protect from Frost
• Best Uses: Greenhouses, Raised Beds, Kitchen Gardens, Patio Containers, Polytunnels and Sunny Garden Borders
• Harvesting: Pick fruits when skins are glossy and firm for the best flavour and texture
• Maintenance: Remove damaged foliage as required, support heavily laden stems if necessary, and harvest regularly to encourage continued fruit production.