Black Beauty

Price range: $2.50 through $3.50

A standard for home gardeners for decades, first introduced by W. Atlee Burpee in 1902. You can expect at least 4-6 dark purple, 1-3 pound teardrop shaped fruits per plant. Some growers claim up to 15 fruits per plant under ideal conditions. Fruits are held high off the ground on sturdy 24-30″ plants. High quality, holds well in storage. Wonderful fried, steamed, grilled, stuffed or added to your favorite Italian recipes.

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Weight N/A
Seed Type

Donation

Packages (Limit 1)

#1604 – 200 seeds, #1605 – 500 seeds, #1606 – 500 seeds, #1607 – 500 seeds, #1608 – 500 seeds, #1609 – 500 seeds, #1610 – 500 seeds, #1611 – 500 seeds, #1612 – 500 seeds, #1613 – 500 seeds

Latin Name:

Solanum melongena

Germination:

10-21 days

Maturity:

70-85 days from transplant

Exposure:

Full Sun

Planting Method:

Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Transplant out once all danger of frost has passed.

Planting Depth:

Seeds 1/4" deep

Spacing:

Set transplants 18-36" apart; rows 3-4' apart

Support Needed:

None

Seed Count

+/- 8,250 per ounce, 132,115 per pound

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