Not sure what to go for? These ‘Knight’ family aubergines mature early and are high-yielding, ensuring a plentiful harvest. The compact nature of these plants makes them ideal for container growing, whether in a small urban space or a greenhouse setting.
Celebrated for their kitchen adaptability, these aubergines can be sautéed, grilled, baked, or fried, making them an excellent fit for both Mediterranean and Asian cuisines.
Furthermore, aubergines serve as a superb meat alternative for vegetarian and vegan dishes. Cultivate the Three Knight Aubergine Seeds for a diverse, productive, and delightful gardening experience
Three Knight Collection contains 15 seeds, 5 of each colour:
Aubergine ‘Green Knight’ F1 – slender, jade-green fruits which are especially useful as an ingredient in Asian stir fries and curries, with firm flesh and a mild-sweet flavour.
Aubergine ‘Violet Knight’ F1 – long, banana-like fruits with a smooth, deep purple skin.
Aubergine ‘White Knight’ F1 – Asian-type variety producing creamy-white fruits about 20cm long with thin skins and firm flesh.
Quick Aubergine Cultivation Guide
Aubergines (Also known as Eggplant) are heat loving plants in the Solanaceae family. They can be grown outdoors in a sheltered spot in the south of the UK but are most often grown undercover in a greenhouse or polytunnel. They require a well-drained fertile soil or growing medium with a pH between 6.2 and 6.8.
Sow in a seed compost either in trays or modules. Often advice is to keep the compost at 20ºC but the optimum temperature range for germination of aubergines is between 24ºC and 32ºC. Ideally aim for 28ºC. When the seedlings emerge, usually just a few days, reduce to 21ºC.
Once the true leaves develop, transplant to 3 inch (7.5cm) pots with a quality potting soil. Grow on until ready to transplant to final position. This could be a greenhouse or polytunnel border, growbag or 8 inch (20cm) pot. Avoid temperature shock by gradually reducing temperature over a week to that of their final home.
After 6 weeks commence feeding with a good quality tomato feed, increasing when fruits begin to form. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilisers as excess will often result in large plants but a small fruit set.
Staking or string support will be required as the weight of fruit can damage the plant.
Harvest when the fruits are desired size by clipping the fruit stem with secateurs or strong scissors. Pick fruit regularly to encourage more fruits to develop.
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