The classic eggplant, with large, glossy, deep-purple fruit on a sturdy bush. Needs a long, hot season and is best raised in trays before transplanting.
At a glance
- Plant type: Edible plant
- Mature size: 90 cm tall
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: tender
- Maintenance: moderate maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Eggplant 'Black Beauty'
Solanum melongena 'Black Beauty' is a moderate-growing edible plant in the Solanaceae family. It reaches around 90 cm tall at maturity.
Where to grow Eggplant 'Black Beauty'
Eggplant 'Black Beauty' suits warm-temperate, subtropical and tropical climates and grows best in full sun. It is frost tender, so protect it from hard frosts or grow it in a sheltered spot or pot.
Soil & planting
Eggplant 'Black Beauty' does best in free-draining and loamy soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Eggplant 'Black Beauty' does best with regular, moderate watering. Feed regularly through the growing season for the best crop. New plantings need closer moisture checks in hot or windy weather, with watering tapered once strong new growth appears.
Pruning & care
Tip-prune Eggplant 'Black Beauty' in spring to maintain a dense, shapely habit. For most gardens, it is moderate maintenance.
Using Eggplant 'Black Beauty' in the garden
Eggplant 'Black Beauty' earns its place for edible harvests and pots and courtyard containers. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
Eggplant 'Black Beauty' sits most comfortably beside plants adapted to regular, moderate watering and warm-temperate climate. A small cluster gives stronger visual impact than isolated plants scattered through the garden.
Good to know
Note that it is toxic to cats and dogs, so site it away from pets that chew.
Buying Eggplant 'Black Beauty'
Plant Sale lists Eggplant 'Black Beauty' as seed and seedlings. Use the quote builder above to ask about current stock, sizes and pricing.
Prefer to grow it yourself? See the Eggplant 'Black Beauty' seed sowing guide for depth, timing and germination.
