Eggplant 25 seeds "Rosa Bianca"

A strong plant producing globe shaped fruits, which are purple in colour with white shading towards the caylx. A medium-early cropper.

Each plant will need support and, to ensure a bumper crop, feed every 10-14 days with a liquid tomato fertiliser.

Even if you have no greenhouse you can still succeed growing these more tender crops that traditional gardening lore says you have to grow in a greenhouse. Planted in growing bags (3 per bag), this variety will survive and thrive in a conservatory too.

You can also grow them singly in patio pots and, provided you make sure they are not put out until all danger of late spring frosts has passed, they'll then do well on sheltered, sunny terraces, balconies or roof gardens.