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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: 4.688 lb (Total:4.688lb)

Solanum melongena Black Beauty

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Details

Germination:

85%

Germination test:

Actual

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

115,830

Quantity:

4.69 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

Discover the timeless allure of Solanum melongena var. Black Beauty, the quintessential eggplant variety that has captivated gardeners and chefs alike since its Burpee debut in 1902. Renowned for ripening dramatically earlier than its counterparts, Black Beauty has become a staple at farmer's markets and backyard gardens worldwide. Cultivate this classic with ease, benefiting from its compact yet productive stature reaching 24-36 inches in height and a spread of 16 inches. In as little as 80 days, enjoy a bounty of lustrous, deep purplish-black fruits, ideally sized at 4-6 inches in diameter. Thrive in warm, sunny environments—ideal for garden beds or containers—and begin indoors, sowing seeds ¼ inch deep in quality potting mix. Transition seedlings outdoors once temperatures consistently exceed 55°F. Harvest when young for optimal flavor and less seediness in dishes like eggplant parmesan or ratatouille. Regular watering and supportive caging will ensure bountiful, gorgeous yields you’ll relish. Embrace the garden-to-table experience with Black Beauty Eggplant's unmatched taste and visual appeal.