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Aubergine 'Slim Jim' Seeds

Clusters of long, slender purple fruits from July to October

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Key benefits

  • Clusters of long, slender purple fruits from July to October
  • Compact plants about 70cm tall for a greenhouse or patio pot
  • Pick at about 10cm long to grill, roast or pickle
  • Italian variety with purple-tinged foliage
  • Packet of about 30 seeds with growing instructions

'Slim Jim' is a compact aubergine that crops in clusters of long, slender purple fruits, which makes it one of the easiest aubergines to fit into a greenhouse border or a large patio pot. The plants carry purple-tinged foliage and stay around 70cm tall. Solanum melongena 'Slim Jim' is an Italian variety, best picked young at about 10cm, when the glossy violet fruits are firm and tender. Grill, roast or pickle them.

Sowing and growing

  • Sow indoors February to April, 5mm deep, in a heated propagator at 21 to 25°C
  • Germination: 10 to 30 days; aubergines are slow and need steady warmth
  • Pot on and grow under glass, or move to a sunny, sheltered patio in June
  • Pinch out the growing tip at about 15cm to encourage branching
  • Position: full sun and shelter; a greenhouse gives the most reliable crop in the UK
  • Height: about 70cm, with a spread of 45cm
  • Harvest: July to October, picking fruits at around 10cm long to keep more coming
  • Tender annual: frost will kill it

What you receive: a packet of about 30 seeds from Piccolo Seeds, with growing instructions on the back.

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How to use
  1. Sow indoors February to April, 5mm deep, in a heated propagator at 21 to 25°C.
  2. Pot on and grow under glass, or move to a sunny, sheltered patio in June.
  3. Pinch out the growing tip at about 15cm to encourage branching.
  4. Pick fruits at around 10cm long to keep more coming.
Delivery and returns

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Changed your mind? You can return unused items within 14 days of delivery. See our returns policy.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When should I sow aubergine seeds in the UK?

Sow indoors from February to April. Aubergines need a long, warm season, so earlier sowings in a heated propagator give the plants time to crop well before autumn. Seeds need 21°C or more to germinate reliably.

Can I grow 'Slim Jim' in a pot?

Yes, its compact habit suits containers. Use a pot at least 30cm wide and deep with rich compost, feed regularly once flowers appear and keep it well watered. A warm, sunny patio or a greenhouse gives the best results.

Do aubergines need a greenhouse?

A greenhouse or polytunnel gives the most dependable crop in the UK, because aubergines need warmth to set fruit. In a hot, sheltered, south-facing spot they can also crop outside in a good summer.

What is your returns policy?

Changed your mind? You can return pots, gifts, accessories and other non-plant items. Email hello@growtropicals.com with your order number within 14 days of delivery, then send the item back within 14 days of telling us. You pay the return postage.

Items must come back unused and in their original condition. If an item has been used, we may reduce your refund by the value it has lost, and for used items this can be the full price.

Live plants cannot be returned because you have changed your mind, but they are covered by our Live Arrival Guarantee.

If something arrives damaged, faulty or wrong, email us with your order number and photos and we will put it right at no cost to you. Full details are in our returns policy.

When will my order arrive and how much is shipping?

Choose your delivery speed at checkout. Express orders placed before 1pm are dispatched the same day, otherwise the next working day. Standard orders are dispatched within 2 to 3 working days and Economy orders within 4 to 5 working days. Once dispatched, every order travels by 24 hour tracked courier.

Delivery is free on orders over £60 with Economy, over £100 with Standard and over £150 with Express. Below that, the charge depends on your basket total and is always shown at checkout before you pay. The full price list is in our shipping policy.

Orders without plants are dispatched Monday to Friday. If your order also includes plants, it goes out Monday to Thursday so the plants are not left in the courier network over the weekend. Delivery can take longer at busy times such as Black Friday and Christmas.

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