Dark purple to almost black skinned, glossy, oblong, large fruits that form early on sturdy plants. Grown for over 100 years, this heirloom is a heavy producer with up to 12 fruits per plant, but needs lots of heat. Try it under a cloche or with some plastic mulch over the soil. Even without extra help Black Beauty Organic eggplant seeds will be productive in coastal gardens. Expect eight to ten fruits per plant. This variety performs well in containers that are five gallons or larger. Half barrels would be perfect.
Matures in 74 days. (Open-pollinated seeds)
Details
Botanical Name
Solanum melogena 'Black Beauty'
Common Name
Black Beauty Eggplant
Hardiness Zone
Appearance
Max Height
Max Spread
Plant Form
Foliage Colour
- Green
Fall Colour
Flower Colour
- White
Edible
Edible
- YES
Edible Component
- Fruit
Edible Harvest Period
Edible Use
- Fresh Eating
- Cooking
- Baking
Fruit Colour
- Dark Purple
Growing
Flowering Period
Moisture
Sunlight
Full Sun
Maintenance
Deer Resistance
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