Aubergine Purple Knight F1
Solanum melongena ‘Violet Knight’ F1
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Aubergine Purple Knight F1 is a slender smooth-skinned variety producing an abundance of beautiful purple fruits. Best savoured roasted, sautéed, baked, or served fresh.
Aubergine Purple Knight F1 is an early-harvest compact plant, showing remarkable resistance to diseases, which is ideal for pots on a sunny patio or in a greenhouse.
Average 10 seeds per pack
Next: sow under cover from January See the growing calendar
When to grow it
- Sow under cover: January to April
- Plant out: May to June
- Harvest: July to October
How to Grow Aubergine Purple Knight F1 from Seed
Growing aubergine Purple Knight F1 from seed is a fantastic way to enjoy a unique and flavorful vegetable in the warmer months of the year. These vigorous, disease-resistant plants produce an abundance of glossy, dark purple fruit that is perfect for grilling, baking, and more.
Sowing Your Seeds
To sow your aubergine seeds, fill small pots or seed trays with seed compost that is rich in nutrients and well-draining. Plant the seeds about 1cm deep and water well. Keep the compost moist, but not waterlogged, and place the pots or trays in a warm, sunny location.
Your aubergine seeds should germinate within 7-14 days. Once the seedlings have grown to about 10cm tall and have a few true leaves, transplant them into larger pots.
In the UK, it is best to sow your aubergine seeds indoors in March or April. This will give the plants plenty of time to grow and mature before the warmer weather arrives in the summer.
Planting Outdoors
Once the risk of frost has passed and the outdoor temperature has warmed up, move your aubergine plants outdoors. Choose a sunny location with well-draining soil and space your plants about 60cm apart.
To help your aubergine plants thrive, add a layer of compost or well-rotted manure to the soil before planting. Water regularly, but avoid over-watering to prevent fungal diseases. Mulch the soil around the plants to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
Harvesting Your Aubergine
Your aubergine plants should have fruit ready to pick around 150 days from sowing. The aubergines will ripen gradually over
the course of a few weeks, so be sure to check your plants regularly and pick the fruit as soon as it is ripe.
In the UK, aubergine is typically ready to be harvested from July through to October. To tell if an aubergine is ripe, look for a deep purple color and give it a gentle squeeze. If it is firm but not hard, it is ready to be picked. Cut the aubergine from the vine with a sharp knife, leaving a small portion of the stem attached.
Once picked, enjoy your aubergine Purple Knight F1 fresh or use it in your favorite recipes. It has a unique, rich flavor that is sure to impress.
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Great seeds and value as always
Peter Jalland Verified buyer
started a just a few all germinated and are thriving prompt service as usual.
Bill Bradford Verified buyer
New one for me fingers crossed
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