Black Beauty (Bellezza Nera)
Variety
Black Beauty (Bellezza Nera)
Approved Data
created by steffen a. at 31.01.2021
Season Overview
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Description
Eggplant 'Black Beauty' is the classic variety with bulbous, dark purple shiny, almost seedless and tender-fleshed fruits. Eggplant 'Black Beauty' is also suitable for outdoor cultivation in warm locations. Very productive variety.
Non hybrid
Not frost resistant
Growing tips
Pre-cultivate indoors in seed trays from February to mid-March. Sow 1.5 cm deep in sowing soil, keep evenly moist. Plant in pots at the four-leaf stage and place in a bright spot. Full sun, sheltered spot with nutritious soil. Provide support with stakes or twine!
Details
Light requirement
Sunny
Water requirement
Wet
Soil
Light (sandy)
Nutrient requirement
High
Plant distance
60 cm
Row spacing
80 cm
Seeding depth
1.5 cm
Companion Plants
Antagonistic Plants
Diseases
Early blight of potato
Grey mold
Pests
Aphids
White fly
