Fothergill's Aubergine Black Beauty Seeds

Details:

• Botanical Name: Solanum melongena, a well-established variety favoured for its consistent performance and classic appearance.
• Industry Recognition: Highly recommended as a "Best Buy" variety by the Gardening Press and independent Consumer Groups for its reliability.
• Culinary Excellence: A staple in Mediterranean cuisine, offering a firm texture and rich flavour ideal for grilling, roasting, or stews like moussaka.
• Nutritional Value: Provides a healthy homegrown source of dietary fibre, making it a nutritious addition to any meal.
• Optimal Growing Environment: Performs best when grown under glass in a greenhouse or polytunnel to provide the heat this variety loves.
• Outdoor Suitability: While best under glass, they can be cultivated in sunny, sheltered outdoor spots in warmer regions, though harvests will be later and smaller.

Care Instructions:

• Sowing: Sow seeds thinly in pots or trays of quality seed compost; maintain a consistent temperature of 15-20°C for successful germination.
• Temperature Control: Aubergines require steady warmth; ensure young plants are protected from cold draughts and fluctuating night temperatures.
• Feeding: Once the first fruits have set, apply a high-potash liquid fertiliser every 10-14 days to support the development of heavy fruits.
• Watering: Maintain consistent moisture levels in the soil, ensuring the compost does not dry out during hot spells in the greenhouse.
• Plant Support: As the large, glossy fruits develop, provide support with a sturdy garden cane to prevent the branches from bending or breaking.