Eggplant Black Beauty - 50 seeds AB - La ferme Sainte Marthe

Eggplant black beauty: an early, versatile variety

Discover Aubergine Noire Ancienne, an early variety measuring around 60 cm in height, producing numerous deep-black fruits around 13 cm long, ideal for various culinary preparations such as ratatouille, stuffing, grilling or gratins. Learn how to sow this variety and find out how to speed up fruiting, particularly in regions north of the Loire.

An ancient and versatile variety

Eggplant Noire Ancienne is a traditional early variety, reaching around 60 cm in height and producing numerous fruits around 13 cm long. These deep black fruits keep well and are appreciated for their versatility in the kitchen. They can be used in dishes such as ratatouille, stuffings, grilled meats or gratins.

Broadcast sowing in terrine

Eggplant Noire Ancienne seeds can be broadcast in a terrine.
This method ensures uniform distribution of seeds in the substrate, promoting even germination.

Tips for faster fruit set

In regions north of the Loire, where growing seasons are shorter, it is advisable to prune eggplant plants to speed up fruiting. This pruning can help focus the plant's energy on fruit production, which can be particularly beneficial for early varieties such as the Old Black eggplant.

Additional information :

Pack size: approx. 50 seeds per item
Sowing date: March to April
Harvest date: July to October