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Aubergine Black Beauty Seeds

Name: Aubergine Black Beauty Seeds
Brand: DT Brown
SKU: 25791
Price: 3.45 GBP
Availability: InStock

Botanical Name: Solanum melongena

150 SeedsSKU: 25791

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Bred more than a century ago, it remains one of the most reliable and tastiest varieties. Expect up to six large, purple-, almost black-, skinned fruits from each plant. Great for making caponata (Sicilian aubergine stew) with tomatoes, olives, capers and oregano.

Key information

Botanical Name: Solanum melongena

Genus: Aubergine

Characteristics & growing conditions

Position: Full Sun

Sow Indoors : January-April. Depth Quarter-inch/0.5cm in temperature of 68-71° F/18-20°C. When seedlings emerge reduce temperature to 60°F/15°C. Transplant to individual pots at 2-4 leaf stage. Harden off/plant out during early June and place in a sunny sheltered spot on the patio. Keep well watered.They do best of all in an unheated greenhouse, but will crop reasonably in a warm, sunny, sheltered spot outdoors. Slow growing at first, but so easy to manage and ideal for growing in pots and containers.

Recommended growing locations.

Allotment / Veg Patch

Container

Greenhouse / Polytunnel

Patio

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£2.95 delivery charge

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