Aubergine ‘Black Beauty’


Dark, glossy, and shamelessly built to tempt. A smooth, muscular rogue who knows exactly how good he looks, standing there long, firm, and glistening like he’s daring you to take notice. He swells slowly, confidently, every curve catching the light, every inch promising something rich, bold… and just a little bit naughty.

Sowing & Growing
Start him indoors from February to March, letting him warm up, loosen, and find his stride in soil kept at 20–25°C. He begins slow — a tease — then thickens, stretches, and suddenly he’s ready for more. Pot him on and, after the last frost, move him somewhere hot and bright where he can really show off. Give him 45 cm of space — he doesn’t like being cramped when he’s in the mood to grow big, bold, and impossible to ignore.

Care & Conditions
Keep him moist — he likes that perfect balance, just enough to keep him supple and ready. Once he starts flowering, feed him weekly and watch him surge, swelling fuller, stronger, and far more generous. Pinch out his tip at around 30 cm — it only makes him bushier, thicker, and even more eager to perform. The more attention you give him, the more he gives back… and he doesn’t hold anything in.

Harvesting
Take him when he’s firm, full, and gleaming — smooth, weighty, and just begging to be picked. The more you handle him, the more he produces, pushing out fresh, glossy fruits again and again. Kept warm and well cared for, your Black Beauty becomes a bold, cheeky presence — always ready, always giving… and never quite leaving you satisfied with just one.