Black Beauty Eggplant Seeds - Eggplant, 30 seeds

Black Beauty Eggplant (Solanum melongena) is a warm-season annual grown for its large, glossy, deep purple-black fruits with creamy white flesh. It is one of the most widely planted eggplant types, known for sustained production of classic oval fruits. This packet contains 30 seeds.

Seed Information

• Type: Vegetable Seeds
• Common Name: Black Beauty Eggplant
• Botanical Name: Solanum melongena
• Life Cycle: Annual
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Watering: Water regularly to keep the soil evenly moist
• Growth Habit: Sturdy, bushy plants growing 2–3 feet tall
• Soil Type: Rich, well-drained soil with added organic matter
• Planting Time: Start indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost; transplant after the weather has warmed
• Days to Maturity: Approximately 90–100 days

Growing Instructions

• When to Plant: Sow indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost; set transplants out after the soil is warm and nights are mild.
• Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil enriched with compost; soil pH around 5.5–6.8 is ideal.
• Sunlight: Full sun.
• Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist; steady watering helps keep the flesh mild and free of bitterness.
• Spacing: Space plants 18–24 inches apart, in rows 2–3 feet apart.
• Germination: Sprouts appear in 7–14 days at 70–75°F.
• Harvest: Pick fruits while the skin is glossy and firm, before the seeds turn brown inside; harvest regularly to keep plants producing.
• Tips: Eggplants are heavy feeders — side-dress with compost or a balanced fertilizer when plants begin to flower.