Black Beauty Heirloom Egg Plant Seeds

Black Beauty is a classic heirloom eggplant producing large, glossy purple-black fruits that have stood the test of time. A Papaw Pick and a dependable variety for the home vegetable garden.

At a glance

• Variety: Black Beauty eggplant
• Type: heirloom, non-GMO
• Fruit: large, purple, glossy
• Start: sow 5 to 6 weeks before transplanting outside
• Moisture: prefers mulched, evenly moist soil
• Seeds per packet: minimum 50 seeds

Best for

• Grilling, roasting, and frying
• Classic eggplant dishes
• Home vegetable gardens
• Gardeners who want a proven heirloom

How to grow

Sow seeds 5 to 6 weeks before transplanting outside. Mulch the bed, since eggplant does not like dry conditions, and keep soil evenly moist. Control flea beetles with permethrins, a derivative of the chrysanthemum family.

Flavor profile

Mild and tender with creamy flesh that takes on flavor well when grilled, roasted, or fried.

About Papaws Garden Supply

Papaw's Garden Supply is a family-run brand helping the next generation grow with nature, offering heirloom and non-GMO seeds for home gardeners.