White aubergine: Sowing, planting and harvest calendar
How do you sow white aubergines under cover?
Prepare white aubergine sowings in late winter or early spring, roughly eight weeks before planting might be possible in your climate. The cultivar on the packet may need a different schedule. Above all, provide warmth for germination and strong light for growth: simple shelter from rain is not enough.
Use pots with drainage holes or a seed tray filled with fine, free-draining compost. Moisten it, distribute seeds and cover lightly at the depth advised by the supplier. Maintain at least 21 °C during germination; steady warmth around 24 to 25 °C often suits. Check compost temperature rather than relying on midday sunshine.
Water gently to keep compost moist without standing water. Ventilate any cover and check daily for seedlings. Once they emerge, give them bright light and mild conditions to avoid long, fragile stems.
Move crowded seedlings to individual pots when the first true leaves appear. Continue growing under protection and keep cultivars labelled. Do not plant outside based solely on height: young aubergines need consistently warm, frost-free weather before leaving the nursery.
How do you plant white aubergines?
How to care for this plant
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Install plant supports
For a tall variety, heavy fruit or a windy spot, fit a stake when planting. Tie the stem loosely with soft material. Check ties later and support branches that bend under the fruit.
How do you harvest white aubergines?
