{"product_id":"mr-fothergills-aubergine-black-beauty-seeds","title":"Mr Fothergill's Aubergine Black Beauty Seeds","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"181\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"48\"\u003eMr Fothergill’s Aubergine Black Beauty Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e produce classic, glossy deep-purple aubergines with rich flavour, ideal for Mediterranean-style cooking and home greenhouse growing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"183\" data-end=\"186\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"188\" data-end=\"204\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"205\" data-end=\"490\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"205\" data-end=\"255\"\u003eProduces large, smooth, deep purple aubergines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"256\" data-end=\"306\"\u003eTraditional favourite for Mediterranean dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"307\" data-end=\"360\"\u003eBest Buy variety recommended by gardening experts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"361\" data-end=\"405\"\u003eBest grown in a greenhouse or polytunnel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"406\" data-end=\"438\"\u003eGood source of dietary fibre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"439\" data-end=\"490\"\u003eReliable cropping when given warmth and shelter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"492\" data-end=\"495\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"497\" data-end=\"520\"\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"521\" data-end=\"1175\"\u003eMr Fothergill’s Aubergine Black Beauty (\u003cem data-start=\"561\" data-end=\"580\"\u003eSolanum melongena\u003c\/em\u003e) is a well-known and trusted variety, valued for its high-quality fruits and excellent flavour. The plants produce glossy, dark purple aubergines that are perfect for grilling, roasting, frying and a wide range of Mediterranean recipes. For best results, this variety should be grown in a greenhouse or polytunnel, where warmth and protection help ensure strong growth and good yields. In warmer, sheltered outdoor positions, aubergines can also be grown, though harvests may be later and smaller. Widely recognised as a Best Buy, Black Beauty is a dependable choice for keen vegetable growers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1177\" data-end=\"1180\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1182\" data-end=\"1200\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1201\" data-end=\"1451\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1201\" data-end=\"1227\"\u003eBrand: Mr Fothergill’s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1228\" data-end=\"1261\"\u003eProduct type: Vegetable seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1262\" data-end=\"1287\"\u003eVariety: Black Beauty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1288\" data-end=\"1327\"\u003eBotanical name: \u003cem data-start=\"1306\" data-end=\"1325\"\u003eSolanum melongena\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1328\" data-end=\"1355\"\u003eGenus: Other vegetables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1356\" data-end=\"1385\"\u003eFruit colour: Deep purple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1386\" data-end=\"1413\"\u003eSeed quantity: 50 seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1414\" data-end=\"1451\"\u003eHarvest period: August to October\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1453\" data-end=\"1456\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1458\" data-end=\"1481\"\u003eGrowing \u0026amp; Care Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1482\" data-end=\"1737\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1482\" data-end=\"1519\"\u003eSow indoors from January to April\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1520\" data-end=\"1563\"\u003eGrow seedlings in warmth and good light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1564\" data-end=\"1627\"\u003eTransplant into a greenhouse or polytunnel once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1628\" data-end=\"1686\"\u003eWater regularly and feed with a high-potash fertiliser\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1687\" data-end=\"1737\"\u003eHarvest fruits when glossy and fully developed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1739\" data-end=\"1742\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1744\" data-end=\"1788\"\u003eWhy Choose Aubergine Black Beauty Seeds?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1789\" data-end=\"2028\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eIdeal for gardeners who enjoy growing their own Mediterranean vegetables, Mr Fothergill’s Aubergine Black Beauty Seeds deliver reliable yields, excellent flavour and proven performance - perfect for greenhouse growing and home-grown cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mr Fothergill's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57130516808064,"sku":"30231703","price":2.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0762\/3570\/2578\/files\/mr-fothergills-aubergine-black-beauty-seeds.jpg?v=1767798836","url":"https:\/\/oldrailwaylinegc.co.uk\/products\/mr-fothergills-aubergine-black-beauty-seeds","provider":"Old Railway Line Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}