Eggplant "Black Beauty" (bio)

Aubergin "Black Beauty".
An early ripening, consistently fruiting variety for open ground and film shelters. The plant is compact, 45-55 cm high.
The fruits are purple-black, rounded pear-shaped, weighing up to 300 g. The pulp is tender, white and dense, without bitterness and voids. 
The variety is characterized by high yield, good fruit set, and excellent for canning and home cooking. 
The culture is thermophilic, demanding light and moisture.
Seeds for seedlings are sown in February - March, to a depth of 1.5-2 cm.
Picking seedlings: in the phase of the second true leaf.
Planting in greenhouses: at the age of 60-70 days, from mid-May.
Planting in open ground: in June, when the threat of return frosts has passed.
Shaping: removing all side shoots and leaves up to the first fork. By the end of July, 5-6 of the largest ovaries are left on the plant, other flowers and ovaries are removed. Further care consists of regular feeding, watering, and loosening.
Productivity 4.5-6 kg/m2.
1.0 g = 200-260 seeds.

The "Black Beauty" eggplant is the old industry standard among commercial eggplant varieties and most modern commercial hybrids generally require a Black Beauty parent.
An outstanding producer of large, nearly pear-shaped black eggplant fruits, this variety has been made popular and famous by its excellent production abilities.
A fine variety for those who prefer a dependable, larger fruited, traditional purple eggplant.