Eggplant, Black Beauty Seeds

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A very popular large bushy plant which spreads up to 30" bears from 1 to 3 lbs of purplish- black mildly bitter, oval fruit measuring approximately 6" by 5". It can be grilled, stuffed, baked, roasted, pickled, mashed, and dried.

How to Grow Black Beauty Eggplant

    • Latin Name: Solanum melongena var. esculentum
    • Annual
    • Days to Maturity: 70-90
    • Hardiness Zone: 5- 12
    • Soil: Ph 5.6 to 7, warm
    • Temperature: Warmer
    • Light Preference: Full sun
    • Planting:
      • Depth: 1 1/2"
      • Plant Space: 18"
      • Row Spacing: 2'
    • Pests/disease: Aphids, whiteflies and leafhoppers.
    • Seed Count:
      • 1 oz- Approximately 6,500 Seeds
      • 4 oz - Approximately 25,600 Seeds
      • 1 lb - Approximately 102,400 Seeds

    Eggplants grow best in well-drained loamy soil with plenty of added organic matter and heavy water. It may be necessary to provide the plant with a support structure of some sort due to the weight of the fruit.