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
Life Cycle
Annual
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Exposure
Full Sun
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Origin
United States
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Germination
10â12 days
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Days to Maturity
85 days
How to Plant
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Start Indoors
6-8 Weeks Before Last Frost
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Container Friendly
Yes
Planting Depth
1/4â1/2 in
Seed Spacing
1 1/2 ft
Row Spacing
3 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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