Eggplant - Black Beauty (Organic)
The Black Beauty Eggplant (Solanum melongena) is one of the easiest eggplants to grow. It has been a favorite for vegetable gardeners throughout the decades, dating back to the early 1900s. The Black Beauty Eggplant fruits are dark purple, high in quality, and of fine flavor. The flesh is cotton white, tender yet firm, with small seeds patterned throughout. Black Beauty eggplant has a creamy texture and depth of flavor when cooked and stands up well to frying and stuffing.
- SESE Certified Organic Eggplant Seeds 0.25 g (approximately 50-90 seeds) sows 60-100’ of transplants.
Growing Info: 74 days. Dependable and well adapted. Produces up to 15 fruits per plant. Fruits are 6½ x 5 in. and may weigh up to 3 lbs. but best harvested when smaller. Look for firm fruits, with a glossy shine. Dull skin is a sign that the plants are overripe. Overripe fruit turn brownish, and the flavor may be bitter.
Health Benefits: Eggplant is a good source of nutrients, vitamins and minerals including manganese, copper, fiber, vitamin B6, B5, and B9.
Other Eggplants: Long Purple, Ping Tung (Long),
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