Kings Seeds Aubergine Pinstripe
These get the name pinstripe as they produce striking striped purple and white fruits. The plants are compact branching plants that grow up to 60cm tall and 60cm wide, with silver grey foliage, which is spineless in most conditions. Crops over a long period. Pinstripe aubergine reach weights of around 80g. To develop slightly bigger fruits, limit the plant to 3-4 fruits. Prefers full sun.
Half-Hardy Annual.
When to Sow Pinstripe F1 Seeds
January to April. Germination takes around 10-14 days.
Where to Sow
Space the seeds 2cm (¾") apart in seed trays or two to a cell in modules under glass at 20°C. Cover seeds lightly with vermiculite or finely sieved compost.
What to do Next
As soon as two full leaves have developed, prick off seedlings into individual pots. Grow on and plant into grow-bags or large pots. Plants can be grown in containers outside in a sunny sheltered spot. Feed plants as soon as first fruits set, once a week with a high potash tomato food.
Harvest
July to October.
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Description
These get the name pinstripe as they produce striking striped purple and white fruits. The plants are compact branching plants that grow up to 60cm tall and 60cm wide, with silver grey foliage, which is spineless in most conditions. Crops over a long period. Pinstripe aubergine reach weights of around 80g. To develop slightly bigger fruits, limit the plant to 3-4 fruits. Prefers full sun.
Half-Hardy Annual.
When to Sow Pinstripe F1 Seeds
January to April. Germination takes around 10-14 days.
Where to Sow
Space the seeds 2cm (¾") apart in seed trays or two to a cell in modules under glass at 20°C. Cover seeds lightly with vermiculite or finely sieved compost.
What to do Next
As soon as two full leaves have developed, prick off seedlings into individual pots. Grow on and plant into grow-bags or large pots. Plants can be grown in containers outside in a sunny sheltered spot. Feed plants as soon as first fruits set, once a week with a high potash tomato food.
Harvest
July to October.
