Aubergine Bonica F1

This AGM winner, Bonica, will produce large shiny purple fruits. They are early to fruit and set well under British growing conditions. The plants are compact and bushy: growing to about 70cm tall, they are particularly suited to pots and containers on a patio or for growing under glass. 

SOW: in early spring (March) indoors, preferably in a propagator. Pot on when about 5cm high and keep in good light and warm at night.

GROW: plant out when all danger of frost has passed – in a greenhouse or a warm, sheltered spot on a patio. They like high humidity – try to place water next to them for constant evaporation. Bonica is well suited to pots or containers reaching about 70cm high and with a spread of about 50cm. When the fruits start to develop feed with a tomato fertiliser every 2 weeks & keep the plants well-watered. Protect from frost in the autumn while the last fruits are finishing.

EAT & ENJOY: Bonica is lovely roasted or baked with minimal oil retaining their flavour when soft and tender.