Eggplant Black Beauty Seeds Heirloom 50 Count Classic Garden Variety

Black Beauty eggplant is a classic heirloom known for its rich color, smooth skin, and generous fruit size. Plants are sturdy and productive, offering reliable yields throughout the warm season.

The fruits are excellent for grilling, roasting, baking, and a wide range of culinary uses. Consistent warmth and well-drained soil support strong growth, and harvesting regularly encourages continued production.

Species: Solanum melongena
Variety: Black Beauty
Type: Heirloom eggplant
Plant_Habit: Upright bushy plant
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil with steady moisture
Days_to_Harvest: 75–90 days
Zones: 4–12 (grown as annual)
Germination: 7–14 days
Sowing: Start indoors 8–10 weeks before last frost; transplant after soil warms
Spacing: 18–24 inches between plants; rows 24–36 inches apart
Notes: Mulching helps retain soil warmth; harvest when fruits are glossy and firm