Eggplant Aubergine Black Beauty

A pear shaped, open pollinated variety. Variety is relatively early with compact bush, 60 cm (24 in) plant with round-oval 13-15 cm (5 - 6 in) fruits, dark purple color, surface smooth, shiny. The pulp is light green, without bitterness. Fruit weight 200 - 250 g (7- 9 oz). It is valued excellent taste and resistance to disease. Content 0.3 g approx. 60 fresh seeds ****************************************************************************************************************************************** INSTRUCTIONS. Sow indoors, January to April on a warm kitchen windowsill at a temperature of 20-25°C(68-77°F). Sow 0.5cm(1/4in) deep, thinly in a tray or pots of compost and keep moist. Transplant seedlings to individual pots when large enough to handle. Place in a bright location to grow on in cooler, but not cold conditions. Plant out; one per 30cm(1ft) pot, two plants per grow bag or 60cm(2ft) apart in a greenhouse border. When plants are 30cm(1ft) high, pinch out the main growing tip to encourage branching. Water regularly and feed with a liquid fertiliser every two weeks once the first fruit has set. Provide support with canes if necessary. Plants may be grown outside in a warm, sunny sheltered location. However, outdoor crops will be later and smaller.