Aubergine 'Black Beauty' Seeds
Solanum melongena ‘Black Beauty’
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.
Aubergine 'Black Beauty' Seeds – Quick Growing Guide
Aubergine 'Black Beauty' seeds are ideal for UK gardeners seeking a classic, glossy purple fruit. Sow indoors from March to May for transplanting after frost. They thrive in warm, sunny spots with regular watering. Expect fruit in 12–14 weeks, perfect for grilling or stuffing.
How to Sow, Grow and Harvest Aubergine 'Black Beauty' Seeds
- Sow:March–May, indoors in pots
- Germination:7–14 days at 20-25°C
- Grow:Transplant after last frost; needs full sun and warm soil
- Water:Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
- Harvest:12–14 weeks after sowing when fruits are glossy and firm
- Best for:Pots, greenhouse, sunny garden beds
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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