Black Beauty eggplant is a renowned heirloom variety celebrated for its large, glossy fruit and outstanding flavor. Each deep purple eggplant grows to about 6-8 inches long with smooth, shiny skin and creamy, tender flesh that cooks beautifully. This versatile vegetable is ideal for grilling, roasting, frying, or adding to soups, stews, and casseroles. Thriving in full sun and well-draining soil, Black Beauty eggplants are vigorous growers, maturing in 70-85 days. The sturdy plants are highly productive, yielding abundant fruit over the growing season. Known for its adaptability, this variety performs well in garden beds or large containers, making it suitable for gardens of any size. Regular harvesting encourages additional fruit production. Black Beauty’s reliable yields, rich flavor, and culinary versatility have made it a favorite among gardeners and chefs for generations. Add this classic eggplant to your garden and enjoy a productive, delicious crop that’s as visually stunning as it is flavorful.

Eggplant - Black Beauty - Solanum melongena var. esculentum

Tender Annual Heirloom. This bushy, spreading 24"-30" plant bears purplish-black, smooth, oval 6" by 5" fruit. Blunt and broad at the blossom end, the eggplants retain their color well. Black Beauty bears 1-3 lb of fruit. This very popular variety holds well with high quality and fine flavor. Originally from Asia, eggplant is a staple of Indian and Asian cuisines. It is grilled, baked, roasted, pickled, mashed, and dried.

Did You Know? Eggplants are also used as a trap crop for cucumber beetles.

Soil Temperature: 74-85°F
Planting Depth: 1/4"
Germination: 8-15 Days
Height At Maturity: 24"-30"
Days To Maturity: 72-90 Days
Sun/Shade: Full Sun
Spacing After Thinning: 20"-24"
Approx Seeds per Pack: 50 Seeds | Per 1 oz bulk: 6,473

Check out our Eggplant Growing Guide for more information