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Solanaceae
Black Beauty Eggplant Seeds
Solanum melongena
Product code : WESTO-0009
Black Beauty produces large, dark-skinned eggplants for cooked dishes. Cut the fruit into cubes or slices for the chosen eggplant recipe. Pick while the dark skin remains glossy rather than waiting for dull, overmature fruit.
- Quantity
- 200 seeds
- Exposure
- Full sun
- Life cycle
- Tender annual
Discover the plant
Common nameEggplant
FamilySolanaceae
GenusSolanum
Speciesmelongena
CultivarBlack Beauty
Typefruiting vegetable
Botanical nameSolanum melongena
Heirloom varietyYes
Black Beauty Eggplant Seeds (Solanum melongena) Black Beauty produces large, dark-skinned eggplants for cooked dishes. Cut the fruit into cubes or slices for the chosen eggplant recipe.
Start indoors 6 to 8 weeks before planting outdoors; transplant once weather is thoroughly settled. Sow about 6 mm deep. Keep the seedbed evenly moist through emergence. Allow 45 cm between plants; 75 to 90 cm between rows. Provide full sun and avoid standing water. A germination temperature of 27 to 32°C is appropriate for this crop. Thin crowded seedlings early and harden indoor-started plants gradually before transplanting.
Pick while the dark skin remains glossy rather than waiting for dull, overmature fruit. Harvest firm fruit while the dark skin retains its shine.
Sowing guide
It all startswith a seed.
Sowing depth
6 mm
Spacing / density
45 cm between plants; 75 to 90 cm between rows
Germination temperature
27 to 32°C
Sowing period
Start indoors 6 to 8 weeks before planting outdoors; transplant once weather is thoroughly settled
Propagation
Seed
Growing method
Prepare a clean seedbed or containers with fertile, well-drained soil. Start indoors 6 to 8 weeks before planting outdoors; transplant once weather is thoroughly settled. Sow about 6 mm deep unless the packet gives a more specific direction. Use the following spacing as the crop develops: 45 cm between plants; 75 to 90 cm between rows. Keep the medium evenly moist during emergence without leaving it saturated. Provide full sun and good air movement. Thin crowded seedlings early so the remaining plants develop without unnecessary competition. Harden indoor-started plants gradually before transplanting them outdoors after the appropriate frost date. Water regularly without waterlogging.
Soil and care
The right care,at the right time.
Soil pH
6.2 to 6.8
Watering
Water regularly without waterlogging. Check moisture at soil level instead of watering only by schedule. Water gently during germination so seeds are not displaced, then direct irrigation toward the root zone. Avoid standing water and adjust frequency after rain.
Soil type
‘Black Beauty’ eggplant performs best in fertile, well-drained soil. Loosen compacted ground before sowing and remove large stones or persistent weeds. Mature compost may improve poor soil, but avoid creating a heavy or waterlogged seedbed.
Fertilization
Prepare the soil with mature compost when fertility is low. A light, balanced fertilizer may be used according to its label, but excessive feeding can cause weak or unbalanced growth. Observe leaf colour and plant development before adding more nutrients. Water after any application.
Seasonal care
At sowing time, prepare fertile, well-drained soil and follow this timing: Start indoors 6 to 8 weeks before planting outdoors; transplant once weather is thoroughly settled. Keep the surface moist until emergence, label the row, and thin seedlings according to the recommended spacing. During active growth, provide full sun and monitor soil moisture, weeds, and leaf condition. Water regularly without waterlogging. In warm or windy weather, check containers and exposed beds more frequently. Remove damaged material and keep enough space for air circulation. At harvest or after flowering, use clean tools and clear unhealthy debris. Healthy residue may be composted where appropriate. At the end of the season, clean containers and tools, record useful observations, and store remaining seed in a cool, dry, dark place.
Container growing
A garden,within reach.
Choose a stable container with enough depth for the roots.
Bloom and dimensions
Its place,in your garden.
Mature height
46 to 61 cm (18–24 in)
Width / spread
30 to 36 cm (12–14 in)
Days to maturity
70 to 73 days
Harvest
Harvest firm fruit while the dark skin retains its shine.
Garden associations
In goodcompany.
Companion plants
Herbs can border eggplants when they remain outside the larger plants’ shade.
Other recommended plants
Bianca Tonda Eggplant; Longue violette No. 3 Eggplant; Mezza Lunga Eggplant
Frequently asked questions
Your questions,answered.
How should ‘Black Beauty’ eggplant be sown?
Start indoors 6 to 8 weeks before planting outdoors; transplant once weather is thoroughly settled. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow about 6 mm deep. Keep the seedbed evenly moist until emergence without saturating it. Label the row and provide full sun. Thin crowded seedlings so the final spacing follows this guidance: 45 cm between plants; 75 to 90 cm between rows. If plants are started indoors, provide strong light and harden them gradually before transplanting outdoors at the appropriate time.
Where should I grow Black Beauty Eggplant?
Light: Full sun. Use fertile, well-aerated soil that retains moisture without becoming saturated. Light: Full sun. ‘Black Beauty’ eggplant prefers full sun and fertile, well-drained soil. Choose a location that leaves enough room for 45 cm between plants; 75 to 90 cm between rows. Avoid low spots where water remains after rain. In a container, use drainage holes and a clean growing mix. Observe how light moves across the space during the day, especially near buildings or taller plants.
How should I water Black Beauty Eggplant?
Container-grown eggplants can dry quickly while forming fruit; check root-ball moisture regularly. Water regularly without waterlogging. During germination, use a gentle spray or careful watering so seed is not displaced. After establishment, water at soil level when the surface begins to dry. Adjust frequency to rainfall, heat, wind, soil texture, and container size. Avoid standing water because roots still require oxygen. Morning watering can help foliage dry normally during the day.
What maintenance does ‘Black Beauty’ eggplant need?
Keep the planting labelled, weeded, and appropriately spaced. Check young plants regularly for wilting, chewing damage, discolouration, or crowding. Provide full sun and maintain the moisture pattern described for the crop. Use clean tools, avoid deep cultivation near established roots, and remove unhealthy debris. Apply any fertilizer or pest-control product only according to its label.
When should I harvest Black Beauty Eggplant?
Harvest firm fruit while the dark skin retains its shine. Pick while the dark skin remains glossy rather than waiting for dull, overmature fruit.
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