{"product_id":"50-black-beauty-eggplant-seeds","title":"50+ Black Beauty Eggplant Seeds","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"456\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"51\"\u003eBlack Beauty Eggplant Seeds (Solanum melongena)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a classic heirloom variety prized for its large, glossy deep purple fruits and rich, creamy flavor. This high-yielding plant produces smooth, oval eggplants that are perfect for grilling, roasting, frying, stuffing, and traditional Mediterranean and Asian dishes. Easy to grow and highly productive, Black Beauty is a favorite among home gardeners for its reliable harvest and excellent fruit quality.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"458\" data-end=\"461\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1oentfo\" data-start=\"463\" data-end=\"484\"\u003ePlanting Season\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"485\" data-end=\"617\"\u003eBest planted in: \u003cstrong data-start=\"502\" data-end=\"551\"\u003eSpring \u0026amp; Early Summer (Warm Season Vegetable)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"551\" data-end=\"554\"\u003ePlant after the danger of frost has passed and soil has warmed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"619\" data-end=\"622\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1j7cfj3\" data-start=\"624\" data-end=\"667\"\u003eHow to Grow Black Beauty Eggplant Seeds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"669\" data-end=\"1185\"\u003eStart seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost date or sow outdoors after temperatures remain consistently warm.\u003cbr data-start=\"787\" data-end=\"790\"\u003eChoose a location with full sun and fertile, well-drained soil.\u003cbr data-start=\"853\" data-end=\"856\"\u003eSow seeds ¼ inch deep.\u003cbr data-start=\"878\" data-end=\"881\"\u003eSpace plants 18–24 inches apart, with rows spaced 30–36 inches apart.\u003cbr data-start=\"950\" data-end=\"953\"\u003eKeep soil evenly moist during germination.\u003cbr data-start=\"995\" data-end=\"998\"\u003eMaintain soil temperatures between \u003cstrong data-start=\"1033\" data-end=\"1044\"\u003e75–85°F\u003c\/strong\u003e for best germination.\u003cbr data-start=\"1066\" data-end=\"1069\"\u003eSeeds typically germinate within \u003cstrong data-start=\"1102\" data-end=\"1115\"\u003e7–14 days\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr data-start=\"1116\" data-end=\"1119\"\u003eTransplant outdoors once nighttime temperatures remain above 60°F.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1187\" data-end=\"1190\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"c0ijfw\" data-start=\"1192\" data-end=\"1240\"\u003eHow to Care for Black Beauty Eggplant Plants\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1242\" data-end=\"1781\"\u003eWater deeply and consistently, especially during flowering and fruit development.\u003cbr data-start=\"1323\" data-end=\"1326\"\u003eGrow in nutrient-rich soil amended with compost or organic matter.\u003cbr data-start=\"1392\" data-end=\"1395\"\u003eFeed with a balanced fertilizer throughout the growing season.\u003cbr data-start=\"1457\" data-end=\"1460\"\u003eMulch around plants to conserve moisture and suppress weeds.\u003cbr data-start=\"1520\" data-end=\"1523\"\u003eStake or cage plants to support heavy fruit production.\u003cbr data-start=\"1578\" data-end=\"1581\"\u003eHarvest fruits when the skin is glossy and firm for the best flavor.\u003cbr data-start=\"1649\" data-end=\"1652\"\u003eRegular harvesting encourages continuous fruit production.\u003cbr data-start=\"1710\" data-end=\"1713\"\u003ePlants typically begin producing \u003cstrong data-start=\"1746\" data-end=\"1760\"\u003e70–80 days\u003c\/strong\u003e after transplanting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Srk Garden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52486544883994,"sku":"V080","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0894\/5657\/4746\/files\/1_32a7d0f3-15b0-41a0-9699-42f72d432f23.png?v=1784001866","url":"https:\/\/srkgarden.com\/products\/50-black-beauty-eggplant-seeds","provider":"Srk Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}