What Are Thompson & Morgan Aubergine Bonica Seeds?

Thompson & Morgan Aubergine Bonica plants are enduringly popular. This French bred RHS AGM variety produces flavoursome, long, oval fruits with beautiful glossy purple skins. Aubergine 'Bonica' is early ripening and continues to crop heavily throughout the season. These tall plants are ideal for growing in the greenhouse, but will also do well in patio containers if supported with stakes or canes. Height: 70cm (28"). Spread: 60cm (24").

Where Do Thompson & Morgan Aubergine Bonica Plants Like To Grow?

Grow aubergines in a sheltered position in full sun. Planting through black plastic mulch will help to warm the soil, control weeds and save moisture.

What Size Do Thompson & Morgan Aubergine Bonica Plants Grow?

The plants grow up to a height of 70 cm (28") and a spread 60 cm (24").

How Do I Sow Thompson & Morgan Aubergine Bonica Seeds?

Garden tip: Thompson & Morgan seed packets show full details of sowing and transplanting instructions.

How Do I Sow Thompson & Morgan Aubergine Bonica Seeds?

Garden tip: Thompson & Morgan seed packets show full details of sowing and transplanting instructions.

Sowing Thompson & Morgan Aubergine Bonica Seeds

Garden tip: Sow aubergine seeds from February to May for indoor cultivation, or March to April for growing outdoors. Soaking them in warm water for 24 hours before sowing will assist germination.

Sow Aubergine seeds from February to April on the surface of a good, free-draining, damp seed compost in a heated propagator at a temperature of 18-21C (65-70F) until after germination, which takes 10–14 days.

Garden tip: Lightly cover the seed with 6 mm (0.25”) layer of vermiculite or compost.

When the seedlings are large enough to handle, carefully transplant them into 9 cm (33 cl) pots and grow on at a slightly reduced temperature.

Transplanting Aubergines To Grow Direct In The Ground

When all risk of frost is passed and the soil is warm, harden off and plant the aubergines in their final positions.

Outdoors, plant aubergines in rich fertile soil at a distance of 90 cm (3') apart, in rows spaced 90-120 cm (3-4') apart.

Growing Aubergines In Pots or Growbags

For indoor cultivation, pot on into 15l plant pots or plant 2x aubergines in growbags.

Growing Aubergines At Home – More Information

Aubergines grow best at temperatures of 25-30C (77-86F) with high humidity levels. Stake aubergine plants as they increase in size and pinch out the main growing tip to encourage a bushy habit. Water regularly to prevent buds from dropping. Once the first flowers have set, feed aubergines every 2 weeks with a high potash tomato feed. Restricting the crop to 5 or 6 per plant will produce the largest fruits. Harvest aubergines by cutting them close to the stem from August onwards, when the fruit appears fully coloured and shiny. Harvest regularly to promote further flowers and to extend the picking season.

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