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- Days to maturity
- 80 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Imperial Black Beauty is an open-pollinated heirloom of the midseason group, giving egg-shaped, dark purple fruit 5 to 7 inches long. Expect fruit around 80 days. A traditional choice for slicing and seed savers.
Imperial Black Beauty traits
- Egg-shaped dark purple fruit 5 to 7 inches
- Open-pollinated heirloom
- Midseason, about 80 days
Good for
- Slicing and baking
- Seed saving
Compare with other eggplant varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial Black Beauty this page | 80 days | — | — |
| Barbarella | 80–100 days | — | — |
| Ghostbuster | 80 days | Semi-spreading | — |
| Highbush Select | 80 days | — | — |
| Italian Trio | 80 days | — | — |
| Listada di Gandia | 80–90 days | — | — |
| Rotonda Bianca Sfumata di Rosa | 80 days | — | — |
Imperial Black Beauty FAQ
What kind of eggplant is Imperial Black Beauty?
Imperial Black Beauty is an open-pollinated heirloom of the midseason group, giving egg-shaped, dark purple fruit 5 to 7 inches long. Expect fruit around 80 days.
How many days to maturity is Imperial Black Beauty?
Imperial Black Beauty is listed at 80 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other eggplant varieties, so check them in the eggplant growing guide.
How does Imperial Black Beauty compare with other eggplant varieties?
Imperial Black Beauty: 80 days. Similar eggplant varieties include Barbarella (80–100 days), Ghostbuster (80 days), Highbush Select (80 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Imperial Black Beauty good for?
Imperial Black Beauty is grown for slicing and baking, seed saving.
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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