aubergine 'Bonica'

Can be grown outdoors in a sunny, sheltered position in mild areas, but is better grown in a greenhouse or tall growing-frame. Start from seed or buy as small plants and grow on in a heated greenhouse or on a warm windowsill. Move to an unheated greenhouse or outside once all risk of frost has passed. Water regularly and feed every 10-14 days with a balanced liquid fertiliser, switching to a high potassium liquid feed once the first fruits have set. See Aubergines (Grow your own)

Pinch out the growing tip when the plant has reached about 30cm high to encourage branching

May be affected by glasshouse whitefly, aphids and glasshouse red spider mite

Generally trouble free