Aubergine - Black Diamond
Aubergine - Black Diamond
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The Black Diamond Aubergine is a mid-season variety known for its high yield and robust growth. It produces approximately five fruits per plant, each measuring about 13 cm in length and 10 cm in width, with a glossy, dark purple skin. The medium-green leaves are smooth, with minimal spines, making harvesting easier. This variety is well-suited for both home gardens and commercial cultivation, offering a rich flavor and firm texture ideal for various culinary applications.
Note: Delivered in craft paper seed bag (see second photo).
Key Features:
- Growth Habit: Vigorous, compact plants.
- Yield: Approximately five fruits per plant.
- Fruit Characteristics: Glossy, dark purple skin; 13 cm long, 10 cm wide.
- Foliage: Smooth, medium-green leaves with minimal spines.
- Flavor Profile: Rich taste with a firm texture.
Grow Guide for Aubergine
Grow Guide for Aubergine
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Sowing, Transplanting and Harvesting Guide
Seed Details for Aubergine
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Typical characteristics of the variety
Upright growth habit.
Minimal spines on stems and leaves.
Medium-green, smooth leaves.
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Species-specific cultivation instructions
Sowing: Start seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost date.
Transplanting: Move seedlings outdoors after the danger of frost has passed, spacing them 50 cm apart in rows 60 cm apart.
Watering: Provide consistent moisture, avoiding waterlogging.
Harvest: Pick fruits when they reach full size and have a glossy sheen, before seeds harden.
Other Considerations: Prefers full sun and well-draining, fertile soil.
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Origin
Sainte Marthe