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Aubergine 'Patio Baby'

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Bring the joy of homegrown produce to even the smallest of spaces with the new Aubergine 'Patio Baby'. This dwarf variety is compact, prolific, and incredibly easy to grow. Whether you’re working with…

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12 x Plug Plants
380133
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Mid April  
£19.98
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6 x Plug Plants
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Bring the joy of homegrown produce to even the smallest of spaces with the new Aubergine 'Patio Baby'. This dwarf variety is compact, prolific, and incredibly easy to grow. Whether you’re working with a patio, balcony, or limited garden space, 'Patio Baby' delivers a reliable crop of tender, glossy fruits with minimal effort.

Designed for container growing, this variety thrives in pots, grow bags, or small garden beds, producing dozens of mini aubergines throughout the summer. The fruits, harvested at 5-7cm, are sweet, tender, and packed with flavour, ideal for grilling, roasting, or adding to your favourite dishes.

One of the many benefits of 'Patio Baby' is its natural pest and disease resistance, which makes it a great option for gardeners seeking an easy-care crop. Simply place it in a sunny spot, provide well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, and keep the soil consistently moist. In return, you’ll enjoy a season-long supply of fresh, homegrown aubergines.

Not just a productive plant, 'Patio Baby' adds ornamental value to your garden too. Its deep green foliage and glossy purple fruits create a striking visual display, while its compact size means it fits neatly into any space. As a bonus, it’s also pollinator-friendly, attracting bees and other beneficial insects.

Enjoy free delivery on these plug plants! Please note: If you add other items to your order then this may include a postage surcharge.

Supplied as a set of 12 plug plants, ready to grow on and plant out.

Top Tips
  • Plant plugs outdoors in mid to late April or May once all risk of frost has passed. For a greenhouse or polytunnel, plant from April.
  • Care Information
  • Acclimatise your plug plants by placing them outdoors during the day and bringing them in at night for 7–10 days before planting.
  • Planting:

    • Choose nutrient-rich, well-drained soil. Add compost or well-rotted manure to enrich the soil.
    • Grow in a sunny, sheltered spot with 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily. For pots, use containers 30cm wide with multi-purpose compost.
    • Grow in the ground by spacing each plug 45-60cm apart.
    • Dig a hole deep enough to cover the root ball and plant to the same depth as it was in its original pot.
    • Gently firm the soil around the plant and water thoroughly.

    Caring:

    • Keep the soil consistently moist, especially during dry spells, but avoid waterlogging.
    • Water at the base of the plant to prevent leaves and stems from getting wet, reducing the risk of disease.
    • Mulch around the base to retain moisture and regulate soil temperature.
    • Begin feeding with a high-potassium fertiliser (like tomato feed) once flowers appear. Feed every 10–14 days to encourage flowering and fruit production.
    Delivery Information

    Our experienced team at the nursery will always carefully package and send your plants nursery fresh in the perfect condition to thrive once you receive and plant them. Although most plants are extremely tough and will not be affected by all but the most extreme of weather conditions, we always avoid dispatching the most perishable plants if extreme frosts or heat is forecast. We also avoid dispatching orders over Bank Holiday weekends.

    Please allow us 3-5 working days to dispatch your order. If you have ordered a 'pre-order' item, these will be sent out as soon as possible after the quoted dispatch date and we generally ship your entire order with any pre-ordered items. Once your order has been dispatched, we will send you an email with details on how you can track it.

    We send most of our orders via a fully tracked courier service with Yodel. We will send you a tracking link as soon as your order has been dispatched. To avoid perishable items being stuck at depots and deteriorating, we will not require a signature on delivery, and we ask out couriers to leave your item in a safe place ad your delivery address.

    *Please note, once your item has been delivered, we cannot be held responsible for loss or theft from your delivery address. If you have delivery instruction and require our courier to leave your item in a specific place, please let us know - there is an option to leave a message for the courier at the checkout.

    For smaller and single-item orders, we may send these via the post with Royal Mail - Tracking will not be available for orders sent via this method.

    **Please note, we cannot guarantee delivery on a certain day or time. Delivery to outlying postcode areas may take 1-2 days longer, dependent on your location.

    For all orders, a small delivery fee of £4.99 will be charged or spend over £49.99 for FREE Delivery!

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    Pro Plug
    Small Plugs

    Size:
    Height 4-6cm

    Ease:
    Easy

    Grow On?:
    Yes

    Pro+ Plug
    Medium Plugs

    Size:
    Height 5-7cm

    Ease:
    Easy

    Grow On?:
    Yes

    Plugs
    Plugs

    Size:
    Height 8-12cm

    Ease:
    Easy

    Grow On?:
    Yes

    Jumbo Plugs
    Plugs

    Size:
    Height 10-20cm

    Ease:
    Easy

    Grow On?:
    Yes

    Garden Ready
    Garden Ready

    Size:
    Height 14-20cm

    Ease:
    Easiest

    Grow On?:
    Not Necessary

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