Aubergine : Baby Rosanna F1 Hybrid

Vegetable
T&M Exclusive

• Crops in : Harvest July to October
• Ideal for : Containers, Patios
• Height : 24 inches

Description

Produces an abundance of golf ball sized, bitter free baby fruits throughout the summer on dwarf plants 60cm (24in) high, making Aubergine Baby Rosanna ideal for growing in containers on the patio. Fruits hold their flavour, quality and colour well after picking.

Sowing Instructions

Sow February-May for growing indoors. Sow seed on the surface of a good free draining, moist seed compost and cover with 6mm (¼in) layer of vermiculite or compost. Place in a propagator or seal container inside a polythene bag at constant 18-21C (65-70F) until after germination which takes 10-14 days.

Growing Instructions

Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into 7.5cm (3in) pots and grow on steadily in a slightly reduced temperature. Pot on finally into a larger container or 2 plants per growbag, or outdoors once plants have been acclimatised to conditions and after all risk of frost has passed. It is not necessary to pinch out growth or sideshoot.

Aftercare

Once first flowers have set. feed and water regularly with a high potash tomato feed. Harvest regularly to promote further flowers and to extend the picking season.

Nutritional Information

Aubergines are a good source of viscous fibre which has been shown to reduce the absorption of cholesterol. They contain Vitamins E & K and are high in potassium, folate and magnesium.

Kitchen Notes

Prolific crop of small fruits throughout the summer.