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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

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Sowing, Transplanting and Harvesting Guide

  • Typical characteristics of the variety

    Upright growth habit.

    Minimal spines on stems and leaves.

    Medium-green, smooth leaves.

  • 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.

  • Origin

    Sainte Marthe