Eggplant Black Beauty Seeds – Heirloom Classic Garden Standard

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Contains about 1 gram of seeds

$1.95

SKU: GS-7197-EGG-DT

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Organicly grown

Non GMO

Description

Eggplant Black Beauty (Solanum melongena) is the iconic, time-tested heirloom standard renowned for its heavy yields of large, smooth, glossy dark purple fruits. Producing broad, oval to bell-shaped fruits with tender, creamy white flesh, it offers a rich, mild flavor with no trace of bitterness when harvested at peak ripeness. Perfect for classic eggplant parmesan, roasting, grilling, ratatouille, or stuffing, this sturdy, heat-loving plant delivers reliable harvests all summer long.

Specifications

Plant Name: Eggplant Black Beauty (Solanum melongena)
Cultivar Type: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated
Plant Class: Warm-Season Fruiting Vegetable (Annual)
Color: Deep, high-gloss purplish-black skin with ivory-white flesh
Plant Characteristics: Bushy upright habit (24–30 inches), broad velvety foliage, large broad-oval fruits (1–2 lbs), sturdy stems
Suitable Space: Full-sun garden beds, raised plots, warm patio containers, greenhouse setups
Season: Warm Season (Late Spring through Autumn)
Best Time for Sowing (Zone 6b): Start indoors late February to March (8–10 weeks before last spring frost, bottom heat recommended); transplant outdoors late May to early June once soil is thoroughly warm
night temperatures reliably exceed 12°C (55°F).: night temperatures reliably exceed 12°C (55°F).
Sunlight: Full Sun (6+ hours direct sunlight daily)
Watering Needs: Moderate (requires consistent, even moisture
rich, well-draining soil): rich, well-draining soil)
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What is included?

Contains about 1 gram of seeds

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Good to know

High-yielding heirloom standard that produces large, heavy, market-quality fruits
Rich, meaty texture and mild flavor ideal for a wide variety of culinary uses
Compact growth habit adapts very well to raised beds and large containers

Requires high soil warmth and a long growing season to perform at its peak
Heavy fruits can weigh down branches, requiring a sturdy stake or small cage for support

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