Eggplant - Blackbeauty (seeds)

Black Beauty Eggplant is an old heirloom variety that remains highly sought after in home gardens. Here are some details about this incredible eggplant variety and how to grow it:

Profile

The classic garden eggplant, a century-old heirloom with heavy yields of large, meaty eggplants.

Days to Maturity

75 to 90 days.

Fruit Description

Large bulb shape with slight ribbing, dark purple, weighing 1 to 3 lbs.

Plant Height

Up to 30 inches tall.

Growing Tips for Black Beauty Eggplants from Seed

Sowing Seeds

Sow Black Beauty eggplant seeds 1/4 to 1/2 inch deep, about 8 to 10 weeks before transplanting outside (or 4 to 8 weeks before your average last frost date). Keep seedlings under lights or a sunny south-facing window.

Transplanting

Transplant after the last frost, when nighttime temperatures stay above 50°F (10°C). Plant in rich, well-draining soil or potting mix.

Warm Weather Crop

Treat Black Beauty eggplants like tomatoes and peppers. They are warm weather crops. Suitable for container growing (use a 5-gallon container minimum).

Harvesting

Harvest when the eggplants are mature but still tender. Picking the central spear (main head) encourages side shoots to develop. Regularly pick side shoots to extend the harvest.

Enjoy growing Black Beauty Eggplants in your garden!