Eggplant 'Black Beauty' (Solanum melongena) – 100 Seeds

Grow glossy, deep-purple fruits with the classic heirloom variety Eggplant Black Beauty (Solanum melongena), a favorite among home gardeners for its rich flavor, generous yields, and reliable performance. This traditional cultivar is perfect for grilling, roasting, or making Mediterranean dishes like baba ghanoush and ratatouille.

🌱 Plant Information:

• Latin Name: Solanum melongena

• Common Name: Black Beauty Eggplant

• Plant Type: Warm-season annual vegetable

• Growth Habit: Bushy, upright

• Fruit Size: 4–6 inches (10–15 cm) long

• Color: Deep glossy purple

• Texture: Firm, meaty, low in seeds

🍆 Uses & Benefits:

• Ideal for grilling, roasting, baking, and stir-frying

• Classic choice for eggplant parmesan, baba ghanoush, and curry

• Excellent source of fiber, vitamins B1 and B6, and antioxidants

• Reliable productivity with high yields per plant

• Suitable for garden beds, greenhouses, or large containers

🌞 Environmental Preferences:

• Prefers full sun and warm temperatures

• Thrives in rich, well-drained soil

• Requires consistent moisture and warm nights

• Best grown in regions with long, hot summers or under cover