Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Characteristics
dark purple
Growth Habit
Upright
Bloom Season
Spring
Flavour Profile
Mild
Suitable for
Outdoor
Seed Type
Hybrid F1
Plant Type
Vegetable
Planting Season
Spring
Fruit Size
6 to 8 inches
Plant Height
24 to 36 inches
Light Requirement
Full sun
Water Needs
Moderate
Hardiness Zones
9 to 11
Container Garden
Yes
Plant Spacing
18 to 24 inches
Planting Depth
Quarter inch
Growing Conditions
Warm climate
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Bonica F1 aubergine need a long growing season?
Does Bonica F1 aubergine need a long growing season?
It performs best when given a sufficiently long warm growing period for plants to establish and develop fruit.
Should Bonica aubergine plants be pruned?
Should Bonica aubergine plants be pruned?
Light pruning can help remove damaged or overcrowded growth, but extensive pruning is generally unnecessary.
Can Bonica F1 aubergine be grown in a greenhouse?
Can Bonica F1 aubergine be grown in a greenhouse?
Yes. A greenhouse can provide the warm, sheltered conditions preferred by aubergine plants.
How can heavy aubergine branches be supported?
How can heavy aubergine branches be supported?
Use a stake or plant support if branches become heavily loaded with developing fruit.
Why should aubergines be harvested before becoming overmature?
Why should aubergines be harvested before becoming overmature?
Timely harvesting generally provides better texture and helps the plant continue producing additional fruit.
Can Bonica aubergine be grown in large containers?
Can Bonica aubergine be grown in large containers?
Yes. A large container with fertile soil, good drainage, sunlight, and sufficient root space is suitable.