Eggplant Black Beauty Solanum Melongena is a heirloom, bell-shaped eggplant that is 4-6 inches long. Eggplant Black Beauty seeds germinate fast, and this vigorous plant grows 2 feet tall producing purple-black eggplants that weigh 1-3 lbs and hold their quality well in storage. Eggplant is a warm-weather crop, so if the seeds are started indoors, it is recommended to wait until after danger of frost before transplanting seedlings into the sunny garden. Eggplants have to be set 18 inches apart.
Eggplant Black Beauty ornamental enough to use in the flower garden, and the plant is also good in containers. Solanum Melongena seeds can be started indoors 8 to 10 weeks before planning to move seedling outdoors. Eggplant Black Beauty is known for its large, plump, tender and tasty fruits that are great for slicing, and the breaded or fried Eggplant is delicious.
SEED GERMINATION: 7-10 Days
PLANT MATURITY: 74 Days