Over 100 years old, this 1902 introduction was an immediate hit because the plants ripened perfect fruits dramatically earlier than other varieties. It became the common market eggplant of today. Harvested fresh, however, makes all the difference.
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Black Beauty Eggplant Seeds-50 Seeds
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Description
Quick Facts
Organic
Open-pollinated
Heirloom 1850s
60-80 days to harvest
Cylindrical 20-25 cm fruit and 6 cm diameter
Thrives in hot weather
a.k.a Fingerling or Long Purple Italian
Start eggplant indoors 6-9 weeks before the average last frost. Soak seeds first to encourage germination and then sow 5 mm deep. Using bottom heat for a week to 10 days will help with sprouting. Transplant when the soil has warmed in a location that gets 8-10 hours of direct sun. If growing eggplant in raised beds or containers, keep the plants well-watered.
Space 45-70 cm apart in the garden.
If growing in containers use large container-approx. 3 plants per 5-gallon container.
All eggplant varieties are short season (60-70 days to maturity from transplant), open-pollinated, and organically grown.
Eggplant should be started 6-9 weeks before the last frost.
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