EGGPLANT-BLACK BEAUTY
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Solanum melongena
EGGPLANT-BLACK BEAUTY From 1902, this remains a standard worldwide for large-fruited black eggplant. It grows on small bushes to 1.5m tall. The star-shaped flowers are an attractive mauve & the plants produce about 8 fruit per bush. They are dark purple-black in color. A great addition to any garden or can be grown successfully in containers.
Sow in seed tray or punnet, in seed raising mix or compost. Keep moist. Transfer to final position 60-75cm apart. Use a short stake in exposed areas. Can be sown directly if required.
SKU: EPBB
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| Germination Time (Days) | 10 - 20 |
| Maturity Time (Days) | 90 - 120 |
| Sowing Depth (mm) | 4 - 6 |
| Plant Spacing (cm) | 60 - 75 |
| Row Spacing (cm) | 80 - 90 |
| pH | 5.5 - 6 |
| Soil Temperature (°C) | - |
| Hardy / Frost Tender | Frost Tender |
| Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings | Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings |
| Seed Preparation | - |
| Plant Height | 60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 feet) |
|---|---|
| Season of Interest | Summer |
| Temperature Range | 20 - 30°C (68 - 86°F) |
| Annual / Perennial / Biennial | Annual |
| Frost Hardy / Tender | Frost Tender |
| Full Sun / Part Sun / Shade | Full Sun |
| Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings | Raise seedlings indoors, transplant after frost |
| Seed Preparation | Soak seeds for a few hours before sowing to enhance germination |
| Sowing Depth | 0.5 cm (0.2 inches) |
| Plant Spacing | 60 cm (24 inches) |
| Row Spacing | 75 - 90 cm (30 - 36 inches) |
| Watering | Regular watering, keep soil consistently moist |
| Good Companion Plants | Basil,Beans,Marigolds |
| Bad Companion Plants | Fennel,Potatoes |
| Pests | Flea Beetles,Aphids,Spider Mites |
| Diseases | Verticillium Wilt,Blossom End Rot,Powdery Mildew |
EGGPLANT-BLACK BEAUTY
$3.50
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