Black Beauty is an excellent quality aubergine producing sturdy plants and an abundant crop of large, tasty, purple-black, pear-shaped fruit. Height approximately 120cm (4').

Growing Information

This semi-tropical plant is best grown under glass. Sow January-March under glass at 15-20ºC (60-68ºF), limit number of fruits per plant to 3 or 4.

Sowing Information

Sow in a propagator on a windowsill or in a greenhouse at approx. 15-20C (60-80F) using a good quality, finely sieved, moist compost. Cover the seeds with 6mm sieved compost. Germination can take 14.21 days. Transfer individual seedlings when large enough to handle into 7.5cm (3") pots. Transfer into final growing position using 25.30cm (10-12") pots to grow on to fruiting. Allow up to 45cm (18") between plants.