Hansel F1 is the first aubergine that lets you choose when you want to harvest it! The glossy, dark purple, mild-tasting sweet fruits are ready to pick at 5cm (2in), yet keep their tender texture and rich flavour as they grow, so you can harvest them at any time up to about 25cm (10in).Place seed on the surface of a free-draining compost and cover with about 6mm (¼in) of compost or vermiculite. Place in a propagator at 18-21?C (65-70?F) until after germination, which takes 10-14 days.Maintain temperature about 15?C (60?F). Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into 7.5cm (3in) pots. Plant in final position when plants are 10cm (4in) high, 60cm (24in) apart.