Eggplant Seeds - Black Beauty HEIRLOOM - OPEN POLLINATED
- Plants typically produce up to six, 1-3 pound fruits
- 75 Days to Harvest
- Prefers full sun exposure
Availability & Turnaround Time
All seeds are shipped year-round, while flower bulbs are shipped on a seasonal basis. Typical turnaround times for in-stock items is between 2 – 5 business days.
| Category | Shipping Period |
|---|---|
| All Seeds: | |
| Zones 2 – 10 | Year-Round |
| Spring Planted Bulbs & Perennials (Warmest Regions First): | |
| Zones 8 – 10 | Early-Mid March |
| Zones 7 | Mid-Late March |
| Zones 6 | Late March - Early April |
| Zones 5 | Early-Mid April |
| Zones 2 – 4 | Late April - Early May |
| Fall Planted Bulbs & Perennials (Coldest Regions First*): | |
| Zones 2-4 | Mid September |
| Zones 5 | Mid-Late September |
| Zones 6 | Late September |
| Zones 7 | Late September - Early October |
| Zones 8-10 | Early October |
We try our utmost to maintain reliable inventory of all products, and are very proud of our record in doing so. However, as we are a company engaged in what Mother Nature provides, we do sometimes experience shortages and crop failures beyond our control. If, for any reason, we are required to backorder any portion of your order, rest assured we will keep you apprised of updated shipping information and/or any other options that may satisfy your needs and wishes.
Product Description
As beautiful as it is delicious – the Black Beauty Eggplant (also sometimes referred to as “Imperial Black Beauty”) is the classic heirloom eggplant that has set the standard for over a century. Black beauty will typically yield 4 – 6 fruits per plant. Plant Black Beauty Eggplant seeds indoors or out for a bountiful harvest.
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Fast Facts
Name: Black Beauty Eggplant Botanical Name: Solanum melongena "Black Beauty" Type: Heirloom Size at Maturity: 18"- 24" Tall plants, Fruits weigh 1-3 pounds Days to Maturity: 75-80 Days Light Requirement: Full Sun Planting Time: Warm Season Sowing Method: Direct Sow Planting Depth: 1/4" Plant Spacing: 18" - 24" apart Seeds per Pound: NA Hardiness Zones: All Ships: Year-round Average Seeds Per Packet: ~1/4 tsp -
Planting Instructions
When to Plant:
- Eggplant seeds germinate at temperatures between 60 and 95 degrees F.
- Most areas will require seeds to be started indoors, 8-10 weeks before your last frost in the spring.
How to Grow:
- Sow eggplant seeds small pots, ¼ inch deep.
- Water, cover loosely with a plastic bag or a plastic seedling flat cover to retain moisture
- Place them in a warm area, as a good amount of heat if preferred.
- Keep the seedlings moist, and you’ll likely see condensation on the plastic. If not, lightly mist the seeds to prevent dislodging them.
- They can germinate without extra heat, but will take additional time.
- Germination takes generally 7-14 days, and then you’ll remove the plastic and place the pots under bright lights or by a bright window.
- Transplanting to larger pots is sometimes necessary before you’ll be ready to bring them outside.
- Continue to keep them moist as they grow for the next 8-10 weeks until soil temperatures outside reach about 60 degrees F.
- Harden off the seedlings, and then plant in your garden.
- Eggplants may require staking to keep them upright while growing.
When to Harvest:
- Harvest when skin looks glossy. At this point the fruit will likely stop growing larger – about 2-3 months after initial planting, depending on variety.
- Cut the eggplant off its vine with some shears. It should only have a short stem once removed.
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Product Reviews
Review
beauties alright
I am an eggplant fanatic, love then in any style. planted this and they turned out to be black butts. they are so huge and delicious
Review
beauties alright
I am an eggplant fanatic, love then in any style. planted this and they turned out to be black butts. they are so huge and delicious
