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- Days to maturity
- 65–70 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Black Shine is an early-season Japanese-type hybrid on plants of 18 to 24 inches that produce many slender, glossy purple-black fruits exceeding 8 inches in length and weighing 7 to 8 ounces, with tender skin, mild flavor and a purple calyx. It is grown both in greenhouses and in open gardens and fields, and matures in about 65 to 70 days. Start indoors and transplant into warm soil in full sun; harvest while the skin is glossy.
Black Shine traits
- Slender glossy purple-black fruit over 8 in, 7 to 8 oz
- Tender skin and mild flavor with purple calyx
- Plants 18 to 24 in tall
- About 65 to 70 days to maturity
- Suited to greenhouse and garden growing
Good for
- Japanese-style dishes
- Stir-fries
- Greenhouse growing
Compare with other eggplant varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Shine this page | 65–70 days | — | — |
| Amadeo | About 65 days | — | — |
| Bianca di Imola | 65–75 days | — | — |
| Chinese White Sword | 65 days | — | — |
| Clara | 65 days | — | — |
| Dancer | 65 days | — | — |
| Diamond | 65–95 days | — | — |
Black Shine FAQ
What kind of eggplant is Black Shine?
Black Shine is an early-season Japanese-type hybrid on plants of 18 to 24 inches that produce many slender, glossy purple-black fruits exceeding 8 inches in length and weighing 7 to 8 ounces, with tender skin, mild flavor and a purple calyx. It is grown both in greenhouses and in open gardens and fields, and matures in about 65 to 70 days.
How many days to maturity is Black Shine?
Black Shine is listed at 65–70 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other eggplant varieties, so check them in the eggplant growing guide.
How does Black Shine compare with other eggplant varieties?
Black Shine: 65–70 days. Similar eggplant varieties include Amadeo (About 65 days), Bianca di Imola (65–75 days), Chinese White Sword (65 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Black Shine good for?
Black Shine is grown for japanese-style dishes, stir-fries, greenhouse growing.
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.
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- 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
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Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
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