Aubergine: Black Beauty

Indoor Planting:

• Sow seeds thinly 1cm deep in trays of moist compost, be careful not to over-water.
• Store in a warm location at an approx. temperature of 15-20˚c (60-68˚f).
• When the seedlings are strong enough to handle, thin to 4" (10cm) apart or singular in individual pots.
• The plants can then be moved to an unheated glasshouse in April or hardened off and planted out from June.

Outdoor Planting:

• Sow seeds 1.5cm deep direct in growing bed in rows 6" (15cm) apart.
• Keep the soil moist, and be careful not to over-water.
• When large enough to handle thin to 18" (45cm) apart.
• It would also be useful to cover with cloches for extra protection.
• Stake the plants using canes when needed.
• Feed regularly with liquid tomato food.
• When the plants are approx. 18" (45cm) pinch out the top of the plant to encourage it to bush out.