- Price per 1 packet

New Arrivals Catalog Login / Create Account

Gift Card

1 / 7

Author:Roberto94
Source:http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Eggplant_flower.JPG

2 / 7

Author:rdesai
Source:http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Eggplant.jpg

3 / 7

Author:rdesai
Source:http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Eggplant_(USDA_OPC).jpg

4 / 7

Author:Horst Frank
Source:http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Aubergine.jpg

5 / 7

Author:Horst Frank
Source:http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Eggplant-sliced.jpg

6 / 7

Author:Wilfredo R Rodriguez H
Source:http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Eggplant_(Fruit).jpg

7 / 7

❮ ❯

Growing Info

Scarification: none required

Stratification: none required

Germination: Sow seeds in early spring in a warm greenhouse. Germination is usually quick and good. Pot up the seedlings into individual pots of fairly rich compost as soon as the first true leaf appears and plant them out after the last expected frosts.|sow seed 1/16" deep, tamp the soil and keep moist.

Native to: China, India, Thailand

Introduced to: Australia, Canada, United States

Native

Introduced

Solanum melongena var. Black BeautySolanum melongena

var. Black Beauty

Black Beauty Aubergine, Black Beauty Eggplant, Black Beauty Melongene

In Stock: 4.735 lb (Total:4.735lb)

Solanum melongena Black Beauty

Calculate

All items have bulk rates priced in

Buying options

4.73 lb OR

Details

Germination:

85%

Germination test:

Actual

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

115,830

Quantity:

4.73 lb

Collected in:

Oregon

Crop year:

2021

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1830149

Characteristics

No Export to These Countries

Canada

Growing Info

Scarification: none required

Stratification: none required

Native to: China, India, Thailand

Introduced to: Australia, Canada, United States

Native

Introduced

Introducing the illustrious Solanum melongena var. Black Beauty, widely renowned as the Black Beauty Aubergine or Eggplant—a classic variety cherished by gardeners and cooks alike. This distinguished aubergine boasts glossy, egg-shaped fruits with rich, dark skin and a delicate, meaty texture inside, appreciated in cuisines worldwide. While the fruit should not be consumed raw, its versatility shines when baked, stewed, or incorporated into a myriad of dishes—from French ratatouille to Middle Eastern kashk e-bademjan, Italian parmigiana, or Turkish imam bayıldı. This heirloom variety, first domesticated over a century ago from the wild nightshade in India and Bangladesh, ripens faster than its counterparts, making it a preferable choice for growers. It thrives in tropical to temperate zones, performing optimally when transplanted post-frost. Aside from its culinary acclaim, Black Beauty offers nutritional benefits rich in vitamin C and potassium, supporting cardiovascular health, lowering cholesterol, and assisting as part of a diet to regulate blood pressure. This plant requires a sunny spot with well-drained soil, offers resistance to pests, and can be cultivated alongside aromatic companions like thyme and marigolds for optimal growth. Add elegance and flavor to your garden and table with this outstanding aubergine, a perennial treasure that elevates both palate and health.