Black Beauty Eggplant Seed
Description
Well worth the wait. A long-season classic that delivers on flavor like no other. Pretty lavender blooms lead to broad, attractive purple-black eggplants on sturdy two-foot plants. Plant in fertile soil, water with compost tea every two weeks and use a row cover to give the plants extra warmth, especially in northern climates. Mulch and keep well watered. Harvest when shiny and smooth, before the luster fades. Deer-resistant. Excellent fried, stuffed, pickled, in ratatouille or East Indian dishes. Photo courtesy of Baker Creek Heirloom Seed.
- Days to germinate: 8-15 days
- Days to maturity: 90
- Start indoors: 8-10 weeks before last frost. Sow ¼” deep in sterile planting medium.
- Transplant spacing: 18-24"
- Sow outdoors: Not recommended
- Produce size: 1-3 lbs. each, but can be harvested much smaller
- Yield: 3-6 fruits per plant (the more you pick, the more it produces)
- Mature plant height: 24-30"
- Suitable for container growing: Yes
- Year of discovery: 1902
Tools & Supplies
Having the proper tools and supplies when growing your own can make the difference between a good harvest and a great harvest! Here's a list that our experts recommend for this variety.
