{"product_id":"aubergine-black-beauty-seeds","title":"Aubergine \/ Eggplant ‘Black Beauty’ Seeds – Classic Glossy Fruits (UK)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"317\" data-end=\"562\"\u003eAubergine ‘Black Beauty’ is a classic variety producing large, glossy, deep purple fruits with firm, creamy flesh. 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Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1409\" data-end=\"1449\"\u003eHarvest period: Summer to early autumn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1452\" data-end=\"1499\"\u003eHarvest fruits when skins are glossy and firm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1502\" data-end=\"1552\"\u003eAvoid allowing fruits to become dull or overripe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1555\" data-end=\"1606\"\u003eIdeal for roasting, grilling, curries, and baking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1608\" data-end=\"1611\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1613\" data-end=\"1635\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1616\" data-end=\"1635\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1638\" data-end=\"1684\"\u003eVariety: Aubergine \/ Eggplant ‘Black Beauty’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1687\" data-end=\"1714\"\u003ePlant type: Tender annual\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1717\" data-end=\"1744\"\u003eFruit colour: Deep purple\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1747\" data-end=\"1784\"\u003eApprox. seed count: (50 seeds)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1787\" data-end=\"1831\"\u003eGrowing location: Greenhouses, polytunnels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1834\" data-end=\"1862\"\u003eDifficulty level: Moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1865\" data-end=\"1914\"\u003eSuitable for: UK growing conditions under cover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1916\" data-end=\"1919\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1921\" data-end=\"1962\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1924\" data-end=\"1962\"\u003eWhy Buy from Curriott Hill Nursery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1965\" data-end=\"2009\"\u003eSeeds selected for reliable UK performance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2012\" data-end=\"2050\"\u003eSmall-batch, quality-focused nursery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2053\" data-end=\"2071\"\u003eFast UK dispatch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2074\" data-end=\"2131\"\u003eIdeal for growers looking for a classic, rewarding crop\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Curriott Hill Nursery","offers":[{"title":"15 seeds","offer_id":44105632940280,"sku":"","price":0.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 seed","offer_id":44105632973048,"sku":"","price":3.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/5290\/1624\/files\/aubergine_seeds_eggplant_uk.png?v=1769011535","url":"https:\/\/curriotthillnursery.co.uk\/products\/aubergine-black-beauty-seeds","provider":"Curriott Hill Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}