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- Days to maturity
- 70 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Black is an early-season eggplant that stays small, with plants 18 to 22 inches tall bearing oblong dark purple fruit. It is described as a good variety for northern gardens, where the short plant and early habit help. Harvest around 70 days.
Black traits
- Oblong dark purple fruit
- Compact plants 18 to 22 inches tall
- Early-season type, about 70 days
- Suited to northern gardens
Good for
- Short-season gardens
- Containers and small beds
Compare with other eggplant varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black this page | 70 days | — | — |
| Apple Green | 70 days | Compact | — |
| Black Beauty | 70–80 days | Upright | — |
| Burpee Hybrid | 70 days | Semi-spreading | — |
| Casper | 70–75 days | Compact | — |
| Edna | 70 days | — | — |
| India Paint | 70 days | — | — |
Black FAQ
What kind of eggplant is Black?
Black is an early-season eggplant that stays small, with plants 18 to 22 inches tall bearing oblong dark purple fruit. It is described as a good variety for northern gardens, where the short plant and early habit help.
How many days to maturity is Black?
Black is listed at 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 compare with other eggplant varieties?
Black: 70 days. Similar eggplant varieties include Apple Green (70 days), Black Beauty (70–80 days), Burpee Hybrid (70 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Black good for?
Black is grown for short-season gardens, containers and small beds.
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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