aubergine 'Black Beauty'
egg plant or Solanum melongena 'Black Beauty'
One of the most reliable and prolific aubergines, 'Black Beauty' quickly gets into its stride, producing several fulsome, deep purple fruits about 12cm (5in) long on tall, sturdy plants.
These mature early and crop well even in a less-than-perfect summer. In milder areas they can be grown outside in a sheltered, sunny spot, although for the highest yields you'll need the extra heat of a greenhouse. A heritage variety introduced in 1910.
These mature early and crop well even in a less-than-perfect summer. In milder areas they can be grown outside in a sheltered, sunny spot, although for the highest yields you'll need the extra heat of a greenhouse. A heritage variety introduced in 1910.
How to care for aubergine Black Beauty:
Plant out from late May, after all threat of frost has passed, 45cm (18in) apart into grow bags or into the greenhouse border. Water well and feed fortnightly with tomato feed. Support with canes as the plants grow and pinch out the top of the plant once it's 45cm (18in) high to encourage bushy growth and more fruits.
Sowing instructions:
Sow seeds in pots on a warm, sunny windowsill from early spring and pot them on individually as they grow.
Eventual height:
1.5m
Eventual spread:
0.5m
Position:
Full sun
Rate of growth:
Fast-growing
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness:
Frost tender
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