Eggplant Seeds - Black Beauty HEIRLOOM - OPEN POLLINATED

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Unit Size	Unit Price	Savings	Qty
Packet	$3.95
1 Ounce Package	$10.25
1/4 Pound Package	$26.95	34%
1 Pound Sack	$60.95	63%	Notify Me
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Plants typically produce up to six, 1-3 pound fruits
75 Days to Harvest
Prefers full sun exposure

Shipping Schedule

Seeds are shipped year-round, while perennials & bulbs are shipped seasonally. Pre-ordered bulbs ship at the proper planting time for your zone. Spring pre-orders are placed any time before March 1. Fall pre-orders are placed any time before September 1. These items will not ship immediately, but will be delivered at the ideal time for planting. Orders containing both seeds and bulbs may be split into multiple shipments. Click here for more shipping information.

Pre-Ordered Spring Bulbs & Perennials	Shipping Begins
Zones 9 - 12	Late February to Early March
Zone 8	Early to Mid March
Zone 7	Mid to Late March
Zone 6	Early April
Zone 5	Late April
Zones 2 - 4	Late April to Early May
In-season orders ship immediately at the time of purchase to all zones until inventory is depleted.
Saffron Crocus & Bearded Iris	Shipping Begins
All Zones	Late August
Pre-Ordered Fall Bulbs	Shipping Begins
Zones 2 - 4	Mid September
Zone 5	Mid to Late September
Zone 6	Late September
Zone 7	Late September to Early October
Zones 8 - 12	Early to Mid October
In-season orders ship immediately at the time of purchase to all zones until inventory is depleted.
Pre-Ordered Fall Perennials*	Shipping Begins
All Zones	Mid October
*Amaryllis Bulbs, Hosta Roots, Lily Bulbs, Papaver Roots, Paperwhite Bulbs, Peony Roots & Siberian Iris Roots

Product Description

Eggplant Seeds - Black Beauty

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.

Fast Facts

Name:	Eggplant Seeds - Black Beauty
Botanical Name:	Solanum melongena
Life Cycle:	Annual
Light Requirement:	Full Sun
Planting Season:	Warm Season
Plant Type:	Edible Fruit, Nightshade Family
Features:	Heirloom, Drought Tolerant, Container Garden
Fruit Size:	4-8 Inches Long, Yields Large 4 – 6 Fruits Per Plant, 1-3 Pound Fruits
Days to Maturity:	60-90 Days
Plant Spacing:	18-24 inches
Planting Depth:	1/4 inch
Sowing Method:	Start Indoors
Cold Stratification:	No
Seeds per Packet:	600 mg
Seeds per Pound:	104, 000
Hardiness Zones:	2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Ships:	Year Round

Planting Instructions

When to Plant Eggplant

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 Eggplant

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 Eggplant

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.