Grilled, eggplant parmesan, ratatouille: all summer long we lift glistening 1 to 3-pound fruits and swoop into the kitchen. Her satin-smooth skin is a deep, rich purple with a medium thickness ideal for grilling as well as baba ganoush.
 
At her peak delectability, Organic Black Beauty Eggplant becomes glossy. With healthy transplants, ample heat and abundant water, expect 8 to 12 gorgeous fruits per plant.
25 seeds
 
Transplant Only: Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost, preferably on heat mats (80 F to germ & 70 F after). Increase pot size as they grow. Harden off one week before transplanting (leave outdoors except when below 50 F). Plant out after last frost with 18” between plants & rows. Use row cover to boost performance; remove when they flower.
 
Sowing Date: Indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost
Seed Depth: 1/4 inch
Days to Germination: 7-14
Days to Maturity: 60
Plant spacing after thinning: 16 inches
Height: 2-3 feet
 
From Fruition Seeds in Naples NY