Aubergine White Seeds

Aubergine White Seeds – Irish Plants Direct

 

Solanum melongena ‘White’ is a distinctive aubergine variety producing smooth, oval fruits with a creamy white skin.

 

The fruits are tender with a mild flavour, excellent for grilling, roasting, and Mediterranean dishes. Plants are vigorous and productive, yielding a reliable crop through summer.

 

This unusual colour form adds novelty to the vegetable garden while maintaining the culinary versatility of traditional aubergines.

 

Perfect for sunny beds, borders, and greenhouse growing. The plants are upright and free branching, with fruits ripening steadily over the season.

 

Excellent for gardeners seeking a unique aubergine variety with both ornamental and culinary appeal.

 

Seed Qty Approx 0.2 grams

 

Sow January to April indoors on a warm windowsill or in a propagator.

Germination 14 to 21 days in warm, steady conditions.

Soil and Position Fertile, well-drained soil; loam or sandy soils enriched with organic matter. Plant in full sun or under glass.

Height Approx 60 to 75 cm; upright habit.

Harvest July to September; fruits mature in 80–90 days.

 

Sowing instructions

Sow thinly onto moist compost and cover lightly with fine compost. Keep warm and evenly moist until germination. When seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant into trays or pots, spacing plants 5 cm apart. Harden off and plant outdoors after the last frost or grow under glass for best results. Space plants 45 cm apart for optimum cropping.

 

Grow and maintenance

Plant in full sun in fertile, free draining soil. Water regularly during dry spells to support fruit development. Feed with a high-potash fertiliser once flowers appear. Stake plants if necessary to support heavy crops. Harvest fruits when firm and glossy for best flavour.

 

Uses and benefits

Perfect for grilling, roasting, stir-fries, and Mediterranean cooking. Aubergine White adds novelty to dishes and is rich in fibre, vitamins, and antioxidants. A reliable cropper that combines ornamental appeal with culinary versatility.