{"product_id":"eggplant-seeds-black-beauty","title":"EGGPLANT Seeds, Black Beauty","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Beauty Eggplant (Solanum melongena 'Black Beauty')\u003c\/strong\u003e is a classic heirloom, open-pollinated eggplant producing large, glossy, deep purple-black fruits. Reliable and productive, it is the standard for grilling, roasting, and Italian dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solanum melongena 'Black Beauty'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heirloom, open-pollinated eggplant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 to 6 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 to 30 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun (6 to 8 hours)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fertile, well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm-season, above 70F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEggplant Parmesan and gratins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrilling and roasting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRatatouille and kebabs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarm-season gardens and containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStart seeds indoors and transplant after the soil warms above 70F, in full sun and fertile soil. Keep moisture consistent to prevent bitterness. Stake plants as fruit develops to prevent breakage. Harvest while skin is glossy and firm, before seeds harden, for the best texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFlavor profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMild and meaty with a creamy texture when cooked, readily absorbing the flavors of oils, herbs, and sauces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout 99Heirlooms\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e99Heirlooms is a seed company devoted to heirloom and open-pollinated varieties, giving home gardeners dependable seeds with the character and heritage of generations past.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"99Heirlooms.com","offers":[{"title":"1 gram","offer_id":50304494960918,"sku":"G-180-2071863","price":1.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0832\/5555\/8422\/files\/EGGPLANT_Seeds_Black_Beauty.jpg?v=1764182148","url":"https:\/\/madelines.sbs\/products\/eggplant-seeds-black-beauty","provider":"Madeline's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}