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- Days to maturity
- 70–80 days
- Growth habit
- Upright
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Black Beauty is the classic heirloom eggplant: a midseason type carrying big purple-black fruit 8 to 10 inches long and 4 to 6 inches across on tall, sturdy, upright plants. Maturity runs about 70 to 80 days from transplant. Sow indoors 8 to 10 weeks ahead of your last frost, keeping the soil warm, move plants out only when nights reliably stay above 55F, and space them 18 to 24 inches apart in full sun with a stake to carry the fruit weight. Cut fruit rather than pulling it while the skin is still firm and glossy, and pick often to keep the plant going.
Black Beauty traits
- Large purple-black fruit 8 to 10 in by 4 to 6 in
- Tall, sturdy, upright plants that benefit from staking
- About 70 to 80 days from transplant
- Heirloom, open-pollinated
- Mild tender flesh for grilling and roasting
Good for
- Grilling and roasting
- Eggplant parmesan
- Fresh slicing
Compare with other eggplant varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Beauty this page | 70–80 days | Upright | — |
| Classic | 76 days | Upright | — |
| Epic | 64 days | Upright | — |
| Florida High Bush | 76–80 days | Upright | — |
| Gretel F1 | 55 days | Upright | — |
| Millionaire | 55–65 days | Upright | — |
Black Beauty FAQ
What kind of eggplant is Black Beauty?
Black Beauty is the classic heirloom eggplant: a midseason type carrying big purple-black fruit 8 to 10 inches long and 4 to 6 inches across on tall, sturdy, upright plants. Maturity runs about 70 to 80 days from transplant.
How many days to maturity is Black Beauty?
Black Beauty is listed at 70–80 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other eggplant varieties, so check them in the eggplant growing guide.
How does Black Beauty compare with other eggplant varieties?
Black Beauty: 70–80 days, upright. Similar eggplant varieties include Classic (76 days), Epic (64 days), Florida High Bush (76–80 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Black Beauty good for?
Black Beauty is grown for grilling and roasting, eggplant parmesan, fresh slicing.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every eggplant variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
- Eggplant growing guide
- How to Plant Aubergines: Choosing Plants and Soil Temperature
- Training Aubergines to Three Stems and Keeping Them Cropping
- Cutting Aubergines Back in Midsummer for a Second Crop
- Aubergine Growing Calendar: Planting to the End of the Season
- Aubergine Problems: Wilts, Beetles and Hard, Dull Fruit
- When to Pick Aubergines and Why to Take the First One Early
- All 172 eggplant varieties
Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
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