Eggplant Black Beauty Vegetable Seeds

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