Aubergine - Solanum melongena plant

Edible

Fruiting

Transform your garden with the Aubergine 'Moneymaker', a perfect choice for new and experienced gardeners alike. Enjoy the bounty of high yield, glossy purple fruits all season long.

High yield glossy purple fruits
Ideal for UK climates
Easy-to-grow variety
Rich flavour in dishes
Suitable for containers

Enhance your gardening experience with the Aubergine 'Moneymaker', perfect for bountiful harvests and a lush garden atmosphere.

High Yields

Rich Flavour

Easy To Grow

Medium to Large Size

Type:

Plugs Pots

Size:

4 x Plugs 8 x Plugs 2 x 9cm Pots 4 x 9cm Pots

Details

Aubergine 'Moneymaker' produces many medium to large, glossy, deep purple fruits with a rich flavour. This variety thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, making it ideal for garden beds and containers.

Grows best in full sun and well-drained soil
Suitable for garden beds and containers
Harvest period from mid-summer to early autumn
Requires regular watering and staking

What's Included

Plugs: Healthy, young plug plants with strong roots. Perfect for planting directly in your garden beds or containers, these plugs will give you a head start on the growing season.

Pots: Get big, ready-to-grow plants in 9cm pots. Plant them in your garden or larger pots right away. They're bigger and stronger than plug plants. Pre-fed and watered for healthier plants from the start.

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Care Information

Sunlight	Full sun
Position	Sheltered or semi-sheltered
Soil	Well drained soil
Planting Time	Late May
Moisture	Moderate
Hardiness	Half-hardy
Growth Rate	Medium
Spacing	45cm
Height and Spread	150cm x 50cm
Annual or Perennial	Annual

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Plant Information

How To Plant

Plant Care

Aubergine 'Moneymaker' produces lots of medium to large, glossy, deep purple fruits. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, making it perfect for various garden spots.

Grows best in full sun and well-drained soil
Suitable for garden beds and containers
Harvest period from mid-summer to early autumn
Requires regular watering and staking

Aubergine 'Moneymaker' produces lots of medium to large, glossy, deep purple fruits. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, making it perfect for various garden spots.

Grows best in full sun and well-drained soil
Suitable for garden beds and containers
Harvest period from mid-summer to early autumn
Requires regular watering and staking

Planting Time	January to April
Sunlight & Positioning	Full Sun
Where to Plant	Indoors, sunny sills
Growing Location	Polytunnel/greenhouse

Planting Time	January to April
Sunlight & Positioning	Full Sun
Where to Plant	Indoors, sunny sills
Growing Location	Polytunnel/greenhouse

Aubergine 'Moneymaker' grows well in full sun and well-drained soil. Plant seeds or young plants directly into garden beds or containers.

Needs full sun, with at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily
Add compost or organic matter to soil before planting to provide nutrients and structure
Use pots at least 30cm wide with drainage holes and quality compost if container growing
Water well both before and after planting; support with stakes or cages

Aubergine 'Moneymaker' grows well in full sun and well-drained soil. Plant seeds or young plants directly into garden beds or containers.

Needs full sun, with at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily
Add compost or organic matter to soil before planting to provide nutrients and structure
Use pots at least 30cm wide with drainage holes and quality compost if container growing
Water well both before and after planting; support with stakes or cages

Right Planting Spot	Sunny window sills, greenhouses
Soil Preparation	Well-drained, fertile soil
How To Plant	Sow 2 seeds to module
Spacing	60cm apart in patches

Right Planting Spot	Sunny window sills, greenhouses
Soil Preparation	Well-drained, fertile soil
How To Plant	Sow 2 seeds to module
Spacing	60cm apart in patches

Aubergine 'Moneymaker' is easy to care for, needing regular watering and feeding to produce lots of medium to large, glossy, deep purple fruits.

Water often, especially in hot weather
Fertilize with a balanced vegetable feed every 2 weeks
Check for pests like aphids, treat with soapy water if needed
Harvest when aubergines are glossy and deep purple

Aubergine 'Moneymaker' is easy to care for, needing regular watering and feeding to produce lots of medium to large, glossy, deep purple fruits.

Water often, especially in hot weather
Fertilize with a balanced vegetable feed every 2 weeks
Check for pests like aphids, treat with soapy water if needed
Harvest when aubergines are glossy and deep purple

Right Sunlight and Position	Full Sun, sheltered sites
Watering and Feeding	Keep moist early on, balanced fertiliser
Support and Pruning	Support stem with cane
Additional Tips	Mist flowers with tepid water

Right Sunlight and Position	Full Sun, sheltered sites
Watering and Feeding	Keep moist early on, balanced fertiliser
Support and Pruning	Support stem with cane
Additional Tips	Mist flowers with tepid water

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