![]() ![]() Press soil gently around the base of the plant.Gently loosen the root ball of your plant and position the plant in the centre of the hole.Partly fill the hole with Tui Vegetable Mix. ![]() Dig a hole, approximately twice the depth and width of the root ball of your plant.Water plants thoroughly before planting and allow to drain.Staking may be required for taller plants and if the amount of fruit is causing them to struggle to hold themselves up.īushy types are best planted 50cm apart, but smaller varieties can be planted closer together. Always water plants well before and after planting. The best times to plant are early in the morning or late in the day, so the plants aren’t exposed to the hot sun straight away. If planting in containers, fill with Tui Vegetable Mix. Then you can add a layer of Tui Vegetable Mix. If you are starting with an existing garden bed dig in organic matter like Tui Sheep Pellets and Tui Compost to your soil. The better the soil, the better your plants will grow. Refer to our Planting Calendar for when to plant eggplant in your region. They are frost-tender, so in cold areas don’t even think about planting them until November. Eggplants are happy growing outside the garden once the weather is warm. PrepareĮggplants, or aubergines, as they are sometimes called, need a long, hot summer to produce a decent crop. They don’t require a lot of special care and come in a lovely range of colours. From the traditional dark purple types through to creamy-white, yellow, lavender, pink and green varieties. Eggplants are a Mediterranean favourite, widely used in all sorts of cuisine, these wonderful vegetables are mostly enjoyed roasted, grilled or pickled.
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