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Aubergine - Black Beauty ECO

Aubergine - Black Beauty ECO

Regular price 34,00 kr

Seed·Full Sunanum Melongena

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Description
An incredibly and magically preserved cultural heritage from 1902.

A charming eggplant variety with fabulous large oval-shaped purple-black fruits.

This variety is very reliable, vigorous, and easy to grow.

The plant is also very decorative with its green charming velvety-colored leaves.

The flesh is white and firm with an incredibly delicious taste.

The variety is great for grilling or using in dips, stews, and casseroles. The fibers in eggplant take up a lot of space in the stomach and make us feel full for longer.

This makes the eggplant an incredible resource in many households around the world.

The variety also contains high levels of B vitamins, water, and minerals but also helps keep cholesterol levels in check. Many people know that eggplant is a very useful vegetable in the kitchen, and at Florea, it's a recurring favorite in the kitchen.

Therefore, we want to share some of our favorite recipes for Black Beauty with you.

Mozzarella-gratinated eggplant with pesto, grilled eggplant with feta salsa, and sourdough toast with eggplant, tomato, and parmesan. This variety is also organic!
Product information
Sowing/Planting time Bloom/Harvest time
Jan
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Number of seeds
75
Germination
85%
Color
Purple, Black
Height
50-69 cm
Sowing depth
0,5 cm
Row spacing
50 cm
Plant spacing
50 cm
Germination time
10-30 days
Lifecycle
Annual
Light conditions
Full Sun
Care and cultivation advice

Pre-cultivate indoors in seed soil, one seed per seed pot. Cover the sowing with transparent cover with air holes for best germination results, but it also works without it. Before germination, the sowing should be kept at a temperature around 22-25°C and after germination, the seedlings should be kept cool and as bright as possible. Use plant lighting to get thick and lush plants. If the roots start to emerge from the bottom of the seed pot, it's time to replant them in larger pots, but use planting soil or vegetable soil. For best results, the plants should be topped at a height of 25 cm, then let 2-4 side shoots grow.

Eggplant plants should be transplanted when they have been properly hardened and the risk of frost is over. The variety thrives best in a warm and sheltered corner with rich and fertile soil. It also works great to plant the variety in a pot if you choose a slightly larger model. Make sure to water reYellowarly and to give the plants nutrients from time to time.

The variety can also be sown directly in the planting area if the soil has reached 15°C, in that case, make sure to cover the sowing with a fiber cloth at first.

Delivery and shipping information

All orders received before 12:00 pm are shipped the same day. We send directly to your mailbox via UPS, DHL or Postnord and expect your delivery to arrive 3-6 days after we receive your order.

We carefully pack the seed bags in 100% plastic-free climate-compensated packaging. In addition, we also choose to climate-compensate all our deliveries. For 2024 we have chosen a project that is very close to our hearts - the Swedish forrest and its diversity - which we support through a project called Fightcotwo.

Free shipping seeds €39 and bulbs €69
Delivery to your mailbox within 3-6 days
Climate compensated deliveries
30-day open purchase
Aubergine - Black Beauty ECO

Aubergine - Black Beauty ECO

Regular price 34,00 kr
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Why we started Florea

Florea grew out of a feeling that something was missing. We couldn’t find anyone online who truly inspired people to grow in a way that felt modern or relevant. It was either very technical or felt a little dated. To us, gardening has always been so much more: something emotional, creative and inspiring.

We wanted to show that gardening is about more than plants. It’s about the feeling of creating something yourself, the calm it brings and the positive effect it has on both body and mind. We felt that side of gardening wasn’t really being given the space it deserved.

What Florea stands for

In a world that keeps moving faster, where more is being automated and AI is always part of the conversation, we feel a strong need to hold on to what makes us human. Growing something yourself is a simple but powerful way to do that.

We often come back to our phrase “Fabrique moi même”, which to us means “created by me”. It captures the heart of what we believe: that the most meaningful things are often the ones you create yourself, even if they’re small or not quite perfect.

A family legacy since 1940

Florea was founded in 2020 by Erik Hoekstra, son of Johannes Hoekstra and grandson of Georg Hoekstra. The company is rooted in a family tradition where gardening and flowers have always been a natural part of life.

It all began with Georg, who grew up among the flower fields of Lisse in the Netherlands. After the Second World War, he began exporting flower bulbs to Scandinavia. Johannes later took over the business, and Erik grew up helping out in the family’s flower fields.

Through Florea, Erik wants to carry on his family’s love of gardening and help more people discover the joy of growing their own flowers, herbs and vegetables.

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Bestiller du kun frø, koster fragten 29 kr. Bestiller du løg eller knolde, koster fragten 59 kr.

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Køber du både frø og løg, betaler du 59 kr i fragt, eller fragten er gratis ved ordrer over 449 kr.

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Hvad sker der, hvis jeg køber en vare på lager og en forudbestilt vare?

Køber du en vare, vi har på lager, og en forudbestilt vare, får du et valg i kassen. Enten sender vi hele din ordre, når den forudbestilte vare er på lager, eller også kan du mod et lille gebyr få varerne på lager sendt med det samme, mens den forudbestilte vare leveres senere.

Hvornår kommer min ordre, og hvilke dage sender I?

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Et løg eller en rod var dårlig eller kom ikke op. Hvad gør jeg?

Kontakt vores kundeservice, så får du et nyt produkt eller pengene tilbage.

Kan jeg returnere frø og løg?

Du har altid 30 dages returret hos os. Vil du returnere dine varer, så kontakt vores kundeservice, så hjælper vi dig.

Hvordan kontakter jeg kundeservice, og hvor hurtigt svarer I?

Du kan chatte med os her på siden ved at klikke på chat-ikonet nederst til venstre eller skrive til os på hello@flo-rea.com. Chatten er åben døgnet rundt og kan hjælpe med 80-90 % af alle henvendelser. Kan den ikke besvare dit spørgsmål, svarer et menneske altid inden for 24 timer.