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Aubergine 'Black Beauty' with glossy, deep purple fruits on sturdy plants. A classic variety for gardens, pots, and cooking.
With a deep purple hue and smooth, glossy skin this is a medium early variety which will grow 12-15cm.
Can be sliced and grilled to smoky perfection, roasted until creamy and tender, or simmered in a rich tomato sauce for a melt in the mouth texture.
With a deep purple hue and smooth, glossy skin this is a medium early variety which will grow  12-15cm.

When to Sow: Jan- Mar
 
HOW TO SOW AUBERGINES:
Sow in pots  filled with damp compost and just cover with a little soil . Ideal temp 21-30°C. Transplant into individual pots once large enough to handle. Requires min temp of 15°C for growing on so if growing outside wait until the weather warms, although best suited to greenhouse growing for the best results.

Plant out the following spring into final cropping position, into ground with plenty of well rotted manure and fertilizer. 
 
  • Classification: Half Hardy Annual
  • Germination Time: 2-3 weeks
  • Harvest Time: Jul - Sep
  • Site: Full Sun/ Sheltered Sun
 
  • Soil Type: Will grow in most soils
  • Soil Acidity: All Types
  • Moisture: Well drained
  • Care: Plants will need to be staked and growing tip pinched at 30cm tall. Allow 5 fruits to form and then remove all other lateral shoots and flowers. Water regularly and mist with water. Once fruit has set and begins to swell use a Potassium rich fertilizer once a week
  • Use: Edible
 
  • Harvest: Wait until fruits are 12-15cm but still shiny. Dull fruits will turn bitter.
  • Days to Maturity:  70-85 Days
  • Feed: Liquid Feed
  • Plant Spacing:  30cm

Aubergine Black Beauty

SKU: 600020
£1.95Price
Quantity

  • 74 Seeds per packet Approx

    Please note that the majority of our seeds are packed by volume so the number of seeds indicated is an approximation.

    We make every effort to provide British seeds where possible, but in some cases our British Growers are unable to grow in sufficient quantities to meet our demand or the seeds are subject to Plant breeders' rights which means it is only possible for us to buy these seeds from certain non UK sources.  

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