‘Eggplants’ indeed!
This ‘Ivory’ variety of aubergine are delicious and a great talking point given their unusual pale colour.
All you need is some good-quality compost – we love this nutrientrich formulation for veg from Marshalls. It will feed your plants for six weeks, so you don’t need to worry about adding feed. Place your plants in good-sized pots outdoors, in a greenhouse, or a well-lit indoor area such as a windowsill. ‘Ivory’ aubergine plant, £7.99, and Marshalls Grower’s Blend compost, £6.99 for a 50ltr bag, both marshalls-seeds.co.uk.