Solanum melongena 'Black Beauty'

Eggplant

Eggplant 'Black Beauty' is a vegetable in the Edibles line of our One Earth program.
Introduced in 1910, Eggplant 'Black Beauty' is a deep violet to black colored eggplant that produces rich flavored fruits that store well.

Interesting Notes:

Eggplant 'Black Beauty' may be staked like tomatoes to keep fruit straight.
Harvest Eggplant 'Black Beauty' at a desirable size (4-5" diameter) and often to encourage more production.

Color: Violet

Attributes:

Culinary
Climbing
Great Foliage

Combo Usage:

Spiller (edges, cascade)

Brand:

One Earth Edibles

Exposure:

Sun

Fertilizer Levels:

Average Feed

Foliage Color:

Green

Season of Interest (Flowering):

Summer

Season of Interest (Foliage):

Spring
Summer

Soil Moisture Preference:

Average-Slightly Moist

Soil pH Requirements:

Medium, 5.7-6.2