Eggplant – Black Beauty (Heirloom)
$4.20
Unit price per🍆 Eggplant – Black Beauty (Heirloom)
(Solanum melongena)
A true garden classic, Black Beauty eggplant is a long‑loved heirloom variety known for its large, glossy deep purple fruits and rich, creamy flavour. First introduced in the early 1900s, it remains a favourite for its reliable yields and versatile culinary use.
This productive plant forms bushy growth with sizeable, oval fruits that are perfect for grilling, roasting, baking, and classic dishes like eggplant parmigiana. Its smooth texture and mild taste make it a staple in summer gardens and kitchens alike.
A dependable warm‑season crop, Black Beauty thrives in sunny conditions and rewards growers with multiple large fruits per plant across the season.
🌿 Why You’ll Love It
Classic heirloom eggplant
Large, glossy deep‑purple fruits
Mild, creamy flavour
High‑yielding and reliable
Perfect for grilling, roasting, and cooking
🌱 Growing Tips
Warm‑season crop—plant after frost
Start indoors in cooler climates
Prefers rich, well‑drained soil
Keep soil consistently moist
Stake plants to support heavy fruit
🌱 Plant Details
Botanical name: Solanum melongena
Plant type: Warm‑season fruiting vegetable
Position: Full sun
Harvest: Approx. 75–90 days
Spacing: 30–45 cm apart
Seed type: Heirloom / open‑pollinated
Sowing instructions
Sow: Spring (after frost)
Depth: 6 mm (¼")
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Rich, well‑drained, warm
Germination: 7–14 days
Approx. 50 seeds pkt
Warm‑season crop. Start indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost or direct sow in warm soil. Space 30–45 cm apart. Keep soil consistently moist and stake plants as needed. Harvest when fruits are glossy and firm (~75–90 days).
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Eggplant – Black Beauty (Heirloom)
$4.20
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🍆 Eggplant – Black Beauty (Heirloom)
(Solanum melongena)
A true garden classic, Black Beauty eggplant is a long‑loved heirloom variety known for its large, glossy deep purple fruits and rich, creamy flavour. First introduced in the early 1900s, it remains a favourite for its reliable yields and versatile culinary use.
This productive plant forms bushy growth with sizeable, oval fruits that are perfect for grilling, roasting, baking, and classic dishes like eggplant parmigiana. Its smooth texture and mild taste make it a staple in summer gardens and kitchens alike.
A dependable warm‑season crop, Black Beauty thrives in sunny conditions and rewards growers with multiple large fruits per plant across the season.
🌿 Why You’ll Love It
Classic heirloom eggplant
Large, glossy deep‑purple fruits
Mild, creamy flavour
High‑yielding and reliable
Perfect for grilling, roasting, and cooking
🌱 Growing Tips
Warm‑season crop—plant after frost
Start indoors in cooler climates
Prefers rich, well‑drained soil
Keep soil consistently moist
Stake plants to support heavy fruit
🌱 Plant Details
Botanical name: Solanum melongena
Plant type: Warm‑season fruiting vegetable
Position: Full sun
Harvest: Approx. 75–90 days
Spacing: 30–45 cm apart
Seed type: Heirloom / open‑pollinated
Sowing instructions
Sow: Spring (after frost)
Depth: 6 mm (¼")
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Rich, well‑drained, warm
Germination: 7–14 days
Approx. 50 seeds pkt
Warm‑season crop. Start indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost or direct sow in warm soil. Space 30–45 cm apart. Keep soil consistently moist and stake plants as needed. Harvest when fruits are glossy and firm (~75–90 days).
