Aubergine 'Black Beauty' Seeds
Aubergine Black Beauty, is a medium early variety introduced around 1910, remains a favourite among home gardeners. Renowned for its excellent yield of shiny, near-black fruits all summer. These large, 10-15cm smooth, glossy, round-oval, purplish-black fruits boast a superb flavour, ideal for various culinary uses. Ideal for a greenhouse or a sunny sheltered spot.
This medium-early aubergine variety, introduced around 1910, produces abundant, glossy, purplish-black fruits measuring 10-15cm. Perfect for greenhouse cultivation or a sunny, sheltered spot outdoors, it delivers a superb flavour that’s ideal for a variety of recipes. A rewarding choice for gardeners seeking a classic vegetable with a rich heritage.
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This medium-early aubergine variety, introduced around 1910, produces abundant, glossy, purplish-black fruits measuring 10-15cm. Perfect for greenhouse cultivation or a sunny, sheltered spot outdoors, it delivers a superb flavour that’s ideal for a variety of recipes. A rewarding choice for gardeners seeking a classic vegetable with a rich heritage.
Delivered within 2-5 working days via our standard delivery
Standard Delivery
For standard delivery, we’ll work with our delivery partners to ensure you receive your delivery within 2-5 working days.
Express Delivery
You can also send this item the next day, just place the order before 11 am and we'll get it sent out the same day to arrive the following day.
Gifting
Want to send this as a gift? We can include a handwritten note, just add what you'd like to write at checkout.
If you’re worried about your delivery or have any other questions please get in touch at [email protected] and one of our team will come back to you as soon as we can.
For more information on our shipping services, have a look at our FAQs.
Grow in Your Garden
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How to Grow
Start Aubergine Black Beauty seeds indoors in early spring. Keep them warm and moist while they germinate. Once seedlings are established, transplant them to a sunny spot or greenhouse for the best growth and fruiting.
Sowing
Sow seeds on the surface of damp compost and cover lightly. Keep trays warm — around 20–25°C — to encourage steady germination. Maintain even moisture and provide good light to help seedlings grow strong.
Growing
Once seedlings have two true leaves, move them into individual pots. Keep them in a bright, sheltered place and gradually acclimatise them to outdoor conditions. Plant out into warm soil or a greenhouse bed, giving each plant space to grow.
Plant care
Water consistently and feed regularly once flowers appear. Support the plant as it grows taller, and remove the first few flowers to encourage deeper root growth. Harvest when fruits are glossy and firm for the best flavour.
About Aubergine 'Black Beauty'
Key features of Aubergine Black Beauty include its reliable yield, large glossy fruits, and suitability for UK growing conditions.
Eventual height & spread
History of Aubergine 'Black Beauty'
Sow seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost. Transplant to a sunny, sheltered spot or greenhouse once seedlings are strong. Keep soil moist and feed regularly for best results. Harvest fruits when shiny and firm, typically 10-15cm in length.
FAQs
They typically reach around 60-90cm tall.
Sow indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost.
Yes, in a sunny, sheltered spot or greenhouse.