EGGPLANT ‘Black Beauty’ Vegetable Seeds
Botanical Name: Solanum melongena
- A classic eggplant variety known for its glossy, dark purple skin and creamy white flesh.
- Deliciously mild flavor, perfect for grilling, roasting, and adding to casseroles.
- High in fiber, low in calories, and a good source of vitamins B1, B6, and potassium.
- Robust plants grow upright, reaching 60 – 90 cm in height, with fruit averaging 15 – 25 cm in length.
- Ideal for warm climates and can be grown in containers or garden beds.
- Fruits are best harvested when they are firm and glossy, before they become overripe.
- Requires full sun and well-drained soil for optimal growth.
Plant Details:
- Plant Type: Annual, upright growth habit
Sowing Information:
- Sow When:
- Temperate: September – November
- Subtropical: August – November
- Tropical: February – May
- Cool: October – December
- Arid: September – November
- Germination: 10 – 14 days
- Depth: 1 – 2 cm deep
- Position: Full sun
- Sow Where: Start indoors or direct into garden beds
- Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil with a pH of 6 – 6.8; enrich with compost
- Spacing: 45 – 60 cm between plants
Details:
- Water regularly to keep the soil consistently moist, especially during flowering and fruit set.
- Mulch around plants to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
Harvest:
60 – 80 days after sowing, when fruits are firm and shiny
