A Summer vegetable, needing a sunny well sheltered position. The plants are frost tender and the fruit is subject to sunburn, planting in blocks helps to overcome this problem. Eggplants need good drainage and complete fertiliser added to soil prior to planting. A side dressing of nitrogenous fertiliser (pelletised chicken manure) prior to setting fruit helps build strong plants to develop and support large fruit
White Star
Ideal for Italian and Asian dishes, these unique, white eggplants grow tall and vigorous, preferring the sunniest spot in the garden and a stake for support. Expect large yields of tasty, high quality fruit that can be picked early or left to mature.
Spacing: 60-90cm
Exposure: Full Sun - 6+ hours direct sun
Fruit size: 13-18cm