Other common names
badinjan, begoon, bringall, brinjal, brown John, brown jolly, egg plant, raging apple, mad apple
Fruit Edible Conservatory Greenhouse
This is the wild species of aubergine from which our cultivated vegetable has been bred. In the wild it is perennial, but in the UK it is treated as an annual as it isn't hardy. It has green leaves and a slightly spiny stem. The flowers are purple and develop into small purple egg-shaped fruits. Many different varieties are available, varying in size, shape and colour
Position
Full sun
Soil Types
Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Max Height
1-1.5 metres
Max Spread
0.5-1 metres