{"product_id":"aubergine-bonica","title":"Aubergine 'Bonica'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEnduringly popular, this French bred RHS AGM variety produces flavoursome, long, oval fruits with beautiful glossy purple skins. Aubergine 'Bonica' is early ripening and continues to crop heavily throughout the season. These tall plants are ideal for growing in the greenhouse, but will also do well in patio containers if supported with stakes or canes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThese vegetable seeds are endorsed by the RHS.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70cm (28\"). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60cm (24\").\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca class=\"atab pressed\" rel=\"sowing\"\u003eSowing\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tabContent show\" id=\"sowing\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow aubergine seeds from February to May for indoor cultivation or March to April for growing outdoors. Soaking them in warm water for 24 hours before sowing will assist germination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow seeds on the surface of a free draining, moist seed compost and cover with 6mm (0.25\") layer of vermiculite or compost. Place in a propagator or seal the container inside a polythene bag at constant temperature of 18-21C (65-70F) until after germination which takes 10-14 days. When the seedlings are large enough to handle, carefully transplant them into 7.5cm (3\") pots and grow on at a slightly reduced temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen all risk of frost is passed and the soil is warm, harden off and plant aubergines in their final positions. For indoor cultivation, pot on into larger containers or plant 2 aubergines per growbag. Outdoors, plant aubergines in rich fertile soil at a distance of 90cm (3') apart, in rows spaced 90-120cm (3-4') apart. Grow aubergines in a sheltered position in full sun. Planting through black plastic mulch will help to warm the soil, control weeds and save moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing Months: \u003c\/strong\u003eFebruary - April\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering Months:\u003c\/strong\u003e July - August\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Months:\u003c\/strong\u003e July - October\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness \u0026amp; Longevity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Half-Hardy Annual\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Patio, Kitchen Garden, Greenhouse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition In:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thompson and Morgan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48966083707207,"sku":"1114593","price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/8821\/4500\/files\/TR01075-P.jpg?v=1705487101","url":"https:\/\/www.newlands.ie\/en-gb\/products\/aubergine-bonica","provider":"Newlands Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}