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Eggplant - Black Beauty

Product Info

This Heirloom variety is a dependable, large fruit variety. Nearly black, the elongated oval fruits weigh up to 3 lbs. Creamy, pale yellow flesh has a tender texture and mild flavor. Warm garden plant. Harvest with knife or shears to prevent plant damage. Try it baked, grilled, or in salads.

Water:	Eggplant enjoy a heavy soaking weekly of at least 1" although they will use more when flowering and in periods of extreme heat or windy conditions.
Mature:	80 days
Harvest:	When the smooth, glossy exterior flesh "gives" but comes right back when pressed with your thumb. Use a knife or pruning shears so you don't damage the plant.
Planting and Growing Tips:	Avoid planting by fennel.
Exposure:	Full Sun
Spacing:	18"-30" apart
Soil pH:	5.5-6.5

NOTICE: Please note that not all plants are available all the time. The color and size can vary from photographs.