Grow your own fresh aubergines at home with our Aubergine Plants. A great addition to vegetable gardens, greenhouses and sunny patios, aubergines produce attractive purple fruits that are perfect for curries, Mediterranean dishes, roasting and grilling.
Aubergines love warmth, so choose a sheltered, sunny position and grow in fertile, well-drained compost or soil. They perform particularly well in a greenhouse or polytunnel but can also be grown outdoors in a warm, protected spot. Large patio containers are another good option where garden space is limited.
Keep your Aubergine Plant regularly watered and feed once the fruits begin to develop to encourage a healthy crop.
Rewarding to grow and incredibly versatile in the kitchen, aubergines are a fantastic choice for anyone looking to add something different to their homegrown vegetable harvest.
Plant genus Solanum
Common Name Aubergine
Plant type Vegetable Plants
Foliage type Annual
Hardiness Tender
Soil acidity Neutral
Planting aspect South Facing, West Facing, Partial Shade or Sun
Flower colour Purple
Leaf colour Green
Growth Rate Moderate
Edible Use Yes
Planting Companion Basil, Marigold, Nasturtium
Light Required Full Sun
Watering Keep the soil consistently moist while the crop is establishing and growing, especially during flowering, fruiting or rapid leafy growth. Water deeply at the base rather than little and often, allowing excess water to drain away. Plants in containers, grow bags or greenhouses may need daily checks during warm weather.
Best Growing Conditions Grow in sun or partial shade in multi-purpose compost, enriched with organic matter where appropriate. Choose an open position with good airflow and enough space for the crop to mature without excessive competition. Protect tender crops from late frost and cold winds, and use greenhouse or sheltered growing conditions where the variety requires extra warmth.
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Aubergine Plant
Solanum melongena
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Grow your own fresh aubergines at home with our Aubergine Plants. A great addition to vegetable gardens, greenhouses and sunny patios, aubergines produce attractive purple fruits that are perfect for curries, Mediterranean dishes, roasting and grilling.
Aubergines love warmth, so choose a sheltered, sunny position and grow in fertile, well-drained compost or soil. They perform particularly well in a greenhouse or polytunnel but can also be grown outdoors in a warm, protected spot. Large patio containers are another good option where garden space is limited.
Keep your Aubergine Plant regularly watered and feed once the fruits begin to develop to encourage a healthy crop.
Rewarding to grow and incredibly versatile in the kitchen, aubergines are a fantastic choice for anyone looking to add something different to their homegrown vegetable harvest.
Plant genus Solanum
Common Name Aubergine
Plant type Vegetable Plants
Foliage type Annual
Hardiness Tender
Soil acidity Neutral
Planting aspect South Facing, West Facing, Partial Shade or Sun
Flower colour Purple
Leaf colour Green
Growth Rate Moderate
Edible Use Yes
Planting Companion Basil, Marigold, Nasturtium
Light Required Full Sun
Watering Keep the soil consistently moist while the crop is establishing and growing, especially during flowering, fruiting or rapid leafy growth. Water deeply at the base rather than little and often, allowing excess water to drain away. Plants in containers, grow bags or greenhouses may need daily checks during warm weather.
Best Growing Conditions Grow in sun or partial shade in multi-purpose compost, enriched with organic matter where appropriate. Choose an open position with good airflow and enough space for the crop to mature without excessive competition. Protect tender crops from late frost and cold winds, and use greenhouse or sheltered growing conditions where the variety requires extra warmth.
Christmas Tree Delivery
FREE on all Pot Grown Trees (2.5ft & over)
*Mainland UK only
*Northern Ireland delivery unavailable
Standard Delivery (2-4 working days) - Evri
£4.99 on orders under £40
FREE on orders over £40
*Mainland UK only
Next Working Day Delivery - Evri
£6.99 on orders under £70
FREE on orders over £70
Order by 1pm Mon-Fri
Premium Standard Delivery (2-4 working days) - Royal Mail
For customers who prefer an alternative carrier, Royal Mail is offered as a premium alternative to our standard Evri service.
£7.99 on all orders
Premium Next Working Day Delivery - Royal Mail
£8.99 on all orders
*Mainland UK only
Northern Ireland & Islands Delivery (2-5 working days)
£6.99 on all orders
Top tip
Key Features
Season of Interest