{"product_id":"eggplant-black-beauty-heirloom","title":"Eggplant – Black Beauty (Heirloom)","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🍆 \u003cstrong\u003eEggplant – Black Beauty (Heirloom)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Solanum melongena)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bountifulgardener.com\/black-beauty-eggplant\/\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dependable warm‑season crop, Black Beauty thrives in sunny conditions and rewards growers with multiple large fruits per plant across the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClassic heirloom eggplant\u003cbr\u003eLarge, glossy deep‑purple fruits\u003cbr\u003eMild, creamy flavour\u003cbr\u003eHigh‑yielding and reliable\u003cbr\u003ePerfect for grilling, roasting, and cooking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarm‑season crop—plant after frost\u003cbr\u003eStart indoors in cooler climates\u003cbr\u003ePrefers rich, well‑drained soil\u003cbr\u003eKeep soil consistently moist\u003cbr\u003eStake plants to support heavy fruit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBotanical name: \u003cem\u003eSolanum melongena\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant type: Warm‑season fruiting vegetable\u003cbr\u003ePosition: Full sun\u003cbr\u003eHarvest: Approx. 75–90 days \u003cbr\u003eSpacing: 30–45 cm apart \u003cbr\u003eSeed type: Heirloom \/ open‑pollinated\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing instructions \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=us-ascii\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow: Spring (after frost)\u003cbr\u003eDepth: 6 mm (¼\") \u003cbr\u003eSun: Full sun \u003cbr\u003eSoil: Rich, well‑drained, warm \u003cbr\u003eGermination: 7–14 days \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApprox. 50 seeds pkt \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarm‑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).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Organic Garden Selections","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46242408726725,"sku":null,"price":4.2,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/0185\/0053\/files\/iStock-1742361960-modified-89d55c24-3897-41fe-aad7-de761cefd90dEggplantBlackBeauty.jpg?v=1779165090","url":"https:\/\/organicgardenselections.com.au\/products\/eggplant-black-beauty-heirloom","provider":"Organic Garden Selections","version":"1.0","type":"link"}