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Unconditional Satisfaction GuaranteeNo Shipping Fees Above 302 Months to Decide. Returns Simplified.Discover a compact, highly productive dwarf aubergine variety that delivers striking, glossy amethyst-purple fruits on surprisingly small plants. Wand Amethyst is ideal for gardeners short on space, thriving in containers, patio pots, raised beds, balconies, and small greenhouse setups.
Despite its petite size, this variety produces an impressive crop of smooth, tender fruits with excellent flavour. Plants remain neat and manageable, making them perfect for urban growers, beginners, and anyone wanting abundant harvests without the bulk of traditional aubergines.
Compact dwarf habit ideal for containers, patios & small spaces
Produces glossy amethyst-purple fruits with a smooth, mild flavour
Early and productive reliable cropping even in cooler summers
Easy to grow and manage well-behaved branching and short internodes
Perfect for urban gardens, balconies, and greenhouse benches
Sow indoors JanApr at around 2025C, using a heated propagator or warm windowsill. Sow seeds on the surface and cover lightly with compost or vermiculite. Keep moist until germination.
Transplant seedlings into small pots once large enough to handle, then pot on into their final container (2030 cm wide is ideal for dwarf types). Harden off plants gradually before placing outside after frost.
Grow in full sun, sheltered conditions, and keep plants evenly watered. Dwarf aubergines generally do not need staking, but light support can help carry heavy crops. Feed every 12 weeks once fruits begin forming.
Harvest fruits while firm, glossy, and deep purple for the best flavour.
Q: How big do Wand Amethyst plants grow?
They stay very compact usually around 3045 cm tall, making them perfect for containers, patios, balconies, or greenhouse shelves.
Q: Do dwarf aubergines still produce full-sized fruit?
They produce small to medium-sized fruits, but the crop is generous for such a compact plant. Expect smooth, glossy, amethyst-purple aubergines with great flavour.
Q: Can I grow Wand Amethyst outdoors in the UK?
Yes as long as the plants are placed in a warm, sunny, sheltered spot. Theyre especially well-suited for container growing against warm walls or on patios.
Q: Do dwarf aubergines need staking?
Generally, no. Their short, sturdy growth habit usually supports itself. Very heavy crops may benefit from a small cane or loop of support.
Q: When should I sow the seeds?
Sow indoors January to April at 2025C, using a propagator or a warm windowsill.
Q: How long until harvest?
Expect your first harvest from midsummer onwards, depending on sowing time and growing conditions.
Q: Are they suitable for beginners?
Definitely. Dwarf aubergines are much easier to manage than full-sized varieties and perform very well in containers.
Q: What size pot should I use?
A 2030 cm wide pot is perfect for dwarf varieties they dont need huge containers to thrive.
Q: How often should I feed them?
Feed every 12 weeks with a tomato or high-potash feed once the first fruits begin to form.
