Black Beauty Eggplant

Description Light/Soil/Water Hardiness The 'Black Beauty' Eggplant (Solanum melongena 'Black Beauty') is a classic and highly popular open-pollinated heirloom variety, renowned for its large, deep purple-black fruits.  The 'Black Beauty' eggplant variety grows at a moderate pace, typically taking 70 to 80 days from the time it's transplanted until the eggplants are ready to be harvested.Eggplant plants produce star-shaped flowers that are usually light purple, though sometimes they can be white. These are "perfect" flowers, meaning they contain both male and female reproductive organs, which allows them to self-pollinate. The 'Black Beauty' Eggplant is particularly special for its classic, large, pear-shaped fruits with glossy, deep purple-black skin. 'Black Beauty' Eggplant requires full sun, meaning at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day. Adequate sunlight is crucial for strong growth and abundant fruit production. If growing indoors or in a greenhouse, supplemental g