Black Beauty Eggplant
Black Beauty Eggplant
Made and shipped by MIgardener
Ships from St. Clair, MI, shipping is the maker's own rate, shown at checkout.
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Black Beauty is a dark, classic, and beautiful heirloom eggplant yielding large fruits about 4 to 5 inches long. The fruits are meaty with small, thin, pepper-like seeds and a nutty, smooth flesh, perfect for an Italian take on dishes like ratatouille.
At a glance
- Variety: Black Beauty Eggplant
- Type: Heirloom, non-GMO
- Fruit: Dark purple, 4 to 5 inches, meaty
- Seeds: Small and thin
- Yield: High producer
- Sun: Full sun
Best for
- Ratatouille and Italian dishes
- Grilling and roasting
- Baking, including parmesan
- Stir-fries
- High-yield home gardens
How to grow
Start seeds indoors 8 to 10 weeks before your last frost and transplant after the soil has warmed, since eggplant loves heat. Give full sun and steady moisture, and harvest fruits while glossy at 4 to 5 inches for the best texture.
Flavor profile
Nutty and smooth with a classic, mild eggplant flavor that absorbs seasonings well.
About MIgardener
MIgardener is a Michigan-based company known for affordable heirloom seeds that help home gardeners grow more food from every packet.
- Packed and shipped by the maker, never a warehouse
- Mix any makers in one cart, one checkout, no account
- Perishables go out Monday to Wednesday in insulated packaging
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Product facts
- Made by
- MIgardener
- Maker based in
- St. Clair, Michigan
- Size
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