Eggplant | Black Beauty

Grow classic, large, and glossy dark purple fruits of Black Beauty eggplant in your home garden. This legendary heirloom variety is prized for its broad, bell-shaped fruits, sturdy and productive plants, and rich, creamy flesh that is wonderfully flavorful and versatile for grilling, baking, roasting, and classic culinary dishes. These reliable plants produce heavy yields of uniform, attractive fruits throughout the growing season, making them a productive and rewarding addition to any vegetable patch or large container. Start seeds indoors in early spring for Canada's warm-season requirements, as eggplants thrive with heat and sunshine to achieve their full harvest potential. Why Grow Black Beauty Eggplants? Classic, large, deep purple-black bell-shaped fruits with high gloss Rich, creamy flesh that cooks up tender and flavorful Abundant and reliable heavy yields on sturdy, bushy plants Approximately 70–80 days to maturity from transplanting Grows best in full sun Approximately 40-50 seeds per packet How to Grow Black Beauty Eggplants from Seed Start eggplant seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before your last spring frost date. Sow seeds in flats or trays filled with a sterile, well-draining seed-starting mix, covering them lightly with about 6 mm (1/4 inch) of soil. Keep the soil warm (around 21–27°C or 70–80°F) and moist using a heat mat if possible, as warm soil is essential for optimal germination. Provide plenty of light once seedlings emerge. Harden off seedlings gradually over 7–10 days before transplanting outdoors in late spring after all danger of frost has passed and the soil has thoroughly warmed. Space plants approximately 45–60 cm (18–24 inches) apart in rows. Water consistently and evenly throughout the growing season. Support heavy fruit sets with stakes if necessary, and harvest fruits when they are glossy and reach a good eating size before the skin dulls. Growing Eggplants in Canada Black Beauty eggplants thrive in Canadian gardens when given an early indoor head start. Because eggplants are exceptionally sensitive to cold, wait until nighttime temperatures remain reliably warm before moving plants outdoors into a sunny, sheltered location. Mulch around the base of the plants to retain soil moisture and keep root zones warm during cooler summer nights. For detailed instructions covering seed starting, spacing, watering, fertilizing, harvesting, and pest management, read our How to Grow Eggplant in Canada | Complete Guide Black Beauty Eggplant Growing Information Feature Detail Botanical Name Solanum melongena Common Name Eggplant (Black Beauty) Plant Type Warm-season annual tender fruit crop Sun Requirements Full sun Days to Maturity Approximately 70–80 days Seed Count Approximately 40-50 seeds Pollination Type Open-pollinated heirloom variety Best Uses Grilling, roasting, baking, and gourmet cooking Grow Your Own Black Beauty Eggplants There is nothing quite like harvesting rich, glossy heirloom eggplants straight from your own garden bed. With their classic shape and exceptional culinary flavor, Black Beauty eggplants are a rewarding and essential addition to your Canadian vegetable patch. Start your eggplants from seed indoors this season and enjoy watching them develop into a bountiful harvest of delicious fruits.