100% Satisfaction Guarantee

Join the Van Meuwen Mailing List

Track My Order

Home>Grow Your Own Fruit & Vegetables>Vegetable Plants>Beetroot, Beans, Brussels & Other Vegetable Plants

Aubergine 'Graffiti' (Grafted)

Tender Annual

£9.99

Stunning stripy fruits!

Virtually spineless for easy growing and harvesting

Firm fleshed fruit with a sweet flavour

Delivery Information View Product Description

Please note: This product cannot be delivered outside the United Kingdom.

Description How to Grow More Info Delivery

With its glossy skin and purple and white ‘zebra stripes’ Aubergine ‘Graffiti’ (Grafted) looks as gorgeous as it tastes! Generously sized fruits, weighing up to 400g and measuring 15-20cm in length are virtually spineless. Unlike some other varieties, these remarkable aubergines maintain their firmness even after harvesting, giving you ample time to savour their exquisite flavour. With its minimal spines, growing and harvesting this variety is a breeze. Their sweet white flesh is infinitely versatile: grill, roast or pan-fry. The dense flesh soaks up flavour and makes an excellent alternative to meat in veggie dishes. Height: 75cm (30in). Spread: 60cm (24in).

Plant Size Height Up to 75cm (30in)
Spread Up to 60cm (24in)

Hardiness & Longevity Tender Annual

Position In full sun

Flowering Months Harvest Months Potting On Months

JANFEBMARAPRMAYJUNJULAUGSEPOCTNOVDEC

JFMAMJJASOND

Codes
1 x 9cm Potted Plant (KH1754)

Pot up plants and grow them on in warm, frost free conditions until plants are well grown and all risk of frost has passed. Gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions over 7-10 days before planting out 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.

Aubergines grow best at temperatures of 25-30C (77-86F) with high humidity levels. Stake aubergine plants as they increase in size and pinch out the main growing tip to encourage a bushy habit. Water regularly to prevent buds from dropping. Once the first flowers have set, feed aubergines every 2 weeks with a high potash tomato feed. Restricting the crop to 5 or 6 per plant will produce the largest fruits. Harvest aubergines by cutting them close to the stem from August onwards, when the fruit appears fully coloured and shiny. Harvest regularly to promote further flowers and to extend the picking season.

Seeds and garden supplies will normally be delivered within the time period stated against each product as detailed above. Plants, bulbs, corms, tubers, shrubs, trees, potatoes, etc. are delivered at the appropriate time for planting or potting on. Delivery times will be stated on the product page above, or in your order acknowledgement page and email.

Orders for packets of seed incur a delivery charge of £2.99.

Orders which include any other products will incur a delivery charge of £6.99.

Where an order includes both packets of seeds and other products, a maximum delivery charge of £7.99 will apply - regardless of the number of items ordered.

Large items may incur a higher delivery charge - this will be displayed in your shopping basket.

Please see our Delivery page for further details, and more information on different charges that may apply to certain destinations.

For more information on how we send your plants please visit our Helpful Guide on plant sizes.