
Ferry-Morse
Black Beauty
Eggplant
Solanum melongena
HeirloomNon-GMONon-Neonic
About (From this Label)
Eggplant Black Beauty is a favorite ingredient in Mediterranean style cooking. The large, spreading, bushy plants bear 6 to 12 glossy, purple fruits per plant over a long season. It's also low in calories, with only 20 per cup. Heirloom variety.
About the Plant
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Moisture
Evenly Moist
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Germination
10–12 days
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Days to Maturity
85 days
How to Plant
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Container Friendly
Yes
Planting Depth
0.25–0.5 in
Seed Spacing
1.5 ft
Row Spacing
3 ft
Thin To
1.5 ft
Planting and Care Instructions (From this Label)
Start seeds indoors in a warm, sunny location 8-10 weeks before planting outdoors. Wait 3 weeks after the last frost to transplant outside. Or, in warmer climates, sow directly in the garden. Eggplant requires full sun and rich, fertile, well-drained soil.
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