'Black Beauty' Aubergine Plants
Reliable? Tick. Prolific? Tick.
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Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
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'Black Beauty' Aubergine Plants
- Besides being the title for one of the best-selling novels of all time, ‘Black Beauty’ also happens to be one of our very favourite aubergine varieties!
- Producing beautiful, near-black fruit with a gloriously glossy sheen, this cultivar is highly-regarded and deservedly so. Its large (over 10cm) fruits boast a silky smooth texture and buttery flavour, and work perfectly in veggie lasagnes and curries.
- Along with the fabulous fruits, the aubergine plant (Solanum melongena) also produces delicate purple flowers which contrast brilliantly with the plant’s lush green foliage.
- Plant somewhere that your aubergine plant will receive lots of sunshine every day – more than six hours of direct daily sunlight is preferable.
- Undoubtedly one of the most reliable (and prolific) aubergine varieties, this is a brilliant option for first-time vegetable gardeners. Easy to grow and suitable for both pots and growbags, this
eggplantaubergine is a must-try.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, 'Black Beauty' aubergine plants need a warm environment above 20 degrees Celsius and a 30-centimetre pot to produce well.
How big does it get?
The 'Black Beauty' aubergine can reach a height of 90 to 120 centimetres and a spread of 60 centimetres.
How much sunlight does this need?
The 'Black Beauty' aubergine requires full sun and a warm spot.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
The 'Black Beauty' aubergine prefers a warm, well-drained, and highly fertile loamy soil.
How much watering does this plant need?
The 'Black Beauty' aubergine plant needs regular watering, requiring about 2.5 to 5 centimetres of water per week to maintain consistent soil moisture, especially in temperatures above 20 degrees Celsius.
Will this plant need pruning?
No, the 'Black Beauty' aubergine does not require pruning.
How hardy is this plant?
The 'Black Beauty' aubergine is a tender plant with an RHS hardiness rating of H1c, requiring minimum temperatures of 5°C. It can be grown outdoors during the summer across most of the UK, but performs best when kept in a heated glasshouse, particularly in cooler regions.
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Meet Cameron
An experienced hand from seed to harvest
When it comes to veg plants, if Cameron doesn’t know about it? It ain’t worth knowing. They’re one of his horticultural passions and the quality of the produce he – well, produces – at the nursery is testament to that fact. Cameron pairs time-honoured horticultural traditions alongside the very best modern techniques in our fabulous, purpose-built nursery in Evesham. With a background that saw him place at the Grand Finals at the Young Horticultural Awards back in 2022, we’re proud to have someone that really knows his onions.
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