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Eggplant · warm season

Black Beauty

Black Beauty Eggplant (Solanum melongena 'Black Beauty'): Rich and Flavorful Eggplants for Your Garden Cultivate rich and flavorful eggplants in your garden with Black Beauty Eggplant (Solanum melongena 'Black Beauty'). Known for its deep purple-black glossy fruits and versatile culinary uses,…

Days to harvest
90
Sow depth
1/4"
Plant spacing
18-24"
Sprouts in
10 days
Light
Full sun (8+ hrs)

When to plant

  1. Start indoors
    8–10 weeks before your last frost
  2. Transplant outside
    2–3 weeks after your last frost

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Growing tips

  • Sow when the soil is at least 60°F.
  • Keep the soil evenly moist until seedlings appear, usually in about 10 days.