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- Days to maturity
- 72–90 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Black Knight (Solanum melongena) grows about 36 inches high and 18 inches wide and bears deep purple oval fruit 4 to 6 inches across. Harvest runs roughly 72 to 90 days from transplant, so start seed early indoors and set out into warm soil in full sun; stake the plants and pick while the skin is glossy and firm.
Black Knight traits
- Deep purple oval fruit 4 to 6 in across
- Plants about 36 in tall by 18 in wide
- About 72 to 90 days to harvest
Good for
- Grilling and roasting
- Fresh slicing
Compare with other eggplant varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Knight this page | 72–90 days | — | — |
| Comprido Verde Claro | 72 days | — | — |
| Italian White | 72–78 days | — | — |
| Nadia | 72 days | — | — |
| Apple Green | 70 days | Compact | — |
| Black | 70 days | — | — |
| Black Beauty | 70–80 days | Upright | — |
Black Knight FAQ
What kind of eggplant is Black Knight?
Black Knight (Solanum melongena) grows about 36 inches high and 18 inches wide and bears deep purple oval fruit 4 to 6 inches across. Harvest runs roughly 72 to 90 days from transplant, so start seed early indoors and set out into warm soil in full sun; stake the plants and pick while the skin is glossy and firm.
How many days to maturity is Black Knight?
Black Knight is listed at 72–90 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other eggplant varieties, so check them in the eggplant growing guide.
How does Black Knight compare with other eggplant varieties?
Black Knight: 72–90 days. Similar eggplant varieties include Comprido Verde Claro (72 days), Italian White (72–78 days), Nadia (72 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Black Knight good for?
Black Knight is grown for grilling and roasting, 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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