Aubergine Plants – Black Beauty x 4

Black Beauty Aubergine Plants 🍆

Growing 🌱

Classic, high-yielding aubergine variety
Produces large, glossy deep purple fruits
Best suited for greenhouses or warm, sheltered outdoor spots ☀️
Compact, bushy plants – ideal for pots, grow bags, or beds
Plant Care 💧

Needs full sun and plenty of warmth ☀️
Water regularly to keep soil evenly moist (avoid drying out)
Feed weekly with a high-potassium fertiliser once flowering
Support plants with a cane as fruits become heavy 🌿
Pinch out growing tips to encourage bushier growth and more fruit ✂️
Ensure good airflow around plants
Harvest & Flavour 🍆✨

Produces large, smooth, glossy purple aubergines
Rich, mild flavour with a creamy texture when cooked 😋
Harvest when fruits are firm and shiny (before skin dulls)
Ideal for roasting, grilling, curries, and Mediterranean dishes
Plant Problems & Solutions ⚠️

Flowers dropping → Caused by low temperatures or poor conditions
Small or no fruits → Needs more warmth, feeding, and sunlight
Bitter fruits → Harvest earlier and maintain consistent watering
Slow growth → Ensure high temperatures and regular feeding
Disease & Treatments 🦠

Blossom End Rot → Maintain even watering and ensure calcium levels
Powdery Mildew → Improve airflow and remove affected leaves
Verticillium Wilt → Remove affected plants and avoid replanting in same soil
Bacterial Wilt → Remove infected plants and improve hygiene
Common Pests & Solutions 🐛

Aphids → Wash off or use insecticidal soap
Whiteflies → Use sticky traps and improve ventilation
Spider Mites → Increase humidity and use biological controls
Flea Beetles → Use mesh covers or organic sprays to protect leaves