F1 Moneymaker

<h2 data-start="0" data-end="28">F1 Moneymaker Aubergine</h2> <p data-start="30" data-end="398">A real powerhouse in the greenhouse! This vigorous, eye-catching aubergine produces a generous crop of glossy deep-purple fruits with virtually no spines — making harvesting a breeze. Early to mature, full of flavour, and incredibly reliable, it’s the perfect variety for anyone wanting fuss-free, high-yielding aubergines all summer long.</p> <hr data-start="400" data-end="405" /> <h3 data-start="407" data-end="420">Harvest</h3> <p data-start="421" data-end="510"><strong data-start="421" data-end="440">July to October</strong>, when fruits reach around 15–17cm long and feel firm and shiny.</p> <hr data-start="512" data-end="517" /> <h3 data-start="519" data-end="545">Growing Instructions</h3> <p data-start="546" data-end="1228">• <strong data-start="548" data-end="566">Where to Grow:</strong> Best in a greenhouse, but can succeed outdoors in a warm, sunny spot under cloche or fleece.<br data-start="663" data-end="666" /> • <strong data-start="668" data-end="681">Planting:</strong> Use a large pot or container filled with well-drained soil or compost.<br data-start="752" data-end="755" /> • <strong data-start="757" data-end="770">Watering:</strong> Aubergines hate drying out — water consistently, often twice a day in hot weather.<br data-start="857" data-end="860" /> • <strong data-start="862" data-end="874" data-is-only-node="">Support:</strong> As plants grow, support with canes to prevent them toppling over.<br data-start="940" data-end="943" /> • <strong data-start="945" data-end="958">Training:</strong> Pinch out the growing tip to encourage branching and more fruiting shoots.<br data-start="1033" data-end="1036" /> • <strong data-start="1038" data-end="1050">Feeding:</strong> Start feeding once two or more fruits have set.<br data-start="1102" data-end="1105" /> • <strong data-start="1107" data-end="1120">Thinning:</strong> Once the plant has 6–8 fruits forming, remove any smaller extras so the main ones grow bigger and better.</p> <hr data-start="1230" data-end="1235" /> <h3 data-start="1237" data-end="1251">Top Tips</h3> <p data-start="1252" data-end="1536" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="">• <strong data-start="1254" data-end="1275">Warmth = Success:</strong> Aubergines thrive in heat — the warmer the spot, the heavier the crop.<br data-start="1346" data-end="1349" /> • <strong data-start="1351" data-end="1369">Mulch Matters:</strong> Add mulch to help keep soil moisture even and prevent fruit drop.<br data-start="1435" data-end="1438" /> • <strong data-start="1440" data-end="1460">Shiny Skin Test:</strong> Harvest when skins are glossy — dull skin means the fruit is past its best.</p>