- Black/purple fruit growing to 16cm by 13cm
- Very popular
- Aubergine
Description
Eggplant- Black Beauty
Solanum melongena
- Black/purple fruit growing to 16cm by 13cm
- Very popular
- Aubergine
Perennial grown as an annual in cool climates. Very popular variety. Bushy spreading plant that produces smooth, rounded, black/purple fruit growing to 16 by 13cm. Commonly used in stews, sauces, baked, fried, stuffed and grilled. Eggplant is also known as "Aubergine".
Seeds per gram: 225
Product code: Z-10159_P
Best Months to Plant
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Method | Sow direct or raise seedlings |
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Sowing Depth | 5mm |
Season | Spring or after frost |
Germination | 7-14 days @ 24-32°C |
Hardiness / Life Cycle | Frost tender Perennial (grown as an annual in cool climates) |
Row Spacing | 80cm |
Plant Spacing | 70cm |
Position | Full sun, moist well drained soil |
Days Until Maturity | 72-85 days |
*Notes: Plants may need staking. Picking regularly encourages more fruit. Can be grown as a perennial in warm climates.
How To Grow
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