Grow the eggplant that has been the gold standard for over a century! Black Beauty produces huge, dark purple, incredibly glossy eggplants that are perfect for everything from grilling to classic eggplant parmesan.
These pure, untreated heirloom seeds yield robust plants that hold their heavy fruit well above the ground. If you want the quintessential, meaty, and flavorful eggplant, Black Beauty is the absolute best choice for your garden.
š PURE & UNTREATED
Sourced securely to ensure completely natural growing conditions; safely untreated for family gardening.
š HUGE FRUITS
Produces classic, large teardrop-shaped eggplants that can weigh up to 3 pounds each!
šØāš³ MEATY TEXTURE
The dense, meaty flesh absorbs flavors beautifully without becoming mushy.
āļø LOVES THE HEAT
Thrives in hot summer weather, producing abundant harvests until the first frost.
1. Seed Starting
Start seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before the last spring frost. Bottom heat (80Ā°F) is highly recommended for germination.
2. Germination
Keep soil consistently warm and moist. Germination usually takes 10-21 days.
3. Transplanting
Transplant outdoors ONLY when all danger of frost has passed and night temperatures are consistently above 60Ā°F.
4. Care & Feeding
Stake the plants to support the heavy fruit. Feed with a balanced fertilizer once blossoms appear.
5. The Harvest
Harvest when the skin is glossy and firm. Do not let them get dull, as they will become bitter!
