Black Beauty Eggplant Seeds (Organic)

Black Beauty Eggplant (Solanum melongena var. esculentum) is an organic heirloom bearing glossy purplish-black, oval 6" fruit on bushy 24" to 30" plants.

At a glance

• Variety: Black Beauty, heirloom (Solanum melongena var. esculentum)
• Type: Organic, tender annual
• Days to maturity: 72 to 90
• Sun: Full sun
• Planting depth: 1/4"
• Spacing after thinning: 20" to 24"
• Height at maturity: 24" to 30"; bears 1 to 3 lb of fruit
• Seeds per pack: approx. 50 (about 6,004 per 1 oz)

Flavor profile

Creamy, tender flesh with fine flavor that holds quality well; excellent grilled, baked, roasted, fried, or added to soups and stews.

Best for

• Grilling, roasting, and frying
• Indian, Asian, and Italian dishes
• Garden beds and large containers
• Productive, season-long harvests
• Gardeners wanting a classic, reliable eggplant

How to grow

Sow 1/4" deep at a soil temperature of 74 to 85F; germination takes 8 to 15 days. Grow in full sun and well-draining soil, spacing plants 20 to 24 inches apart. Harvest regularly to encourage more fruit. Eggplant also works as a trap crop for cucumber beetles.

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