Black Beauty Eggplant, Organic
High Mowing Organic Seeds – Classic Italian eggplant with high yields.
Blocky, nearly black bell-shaped fruits have a slight signature ribbing. Medium to thick skin is deep purple and glossy when mature. Compact plants benefit from staking to support heavy yields of large fruit.
Characteristics:
- Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinatedÂ
- ProductiveÂ
- Classic shape
- 5-6″ fruitÂ
- HeirloomÂ
Instructions – Deep well-drained sandy loam with pH 6.5-6.8 is best. Eggplants are heavy feeders. Plants are sensitive to nitrogen; if over-fertilized, they will grow excessive foliage and produce less fruit. Use a high-phosphorous starter. Sow seeds indoors 8-12 weeks before the last frost date. The optimal soil temperature for germination is 85°F. Seeds can be sown thickly into flats and then planted into cell trays or containers after true leaves appear. Plant outdoors when daytime temperatures are at least 65°F and nighttime temperatures are above 50°F. Plastic mulch and floating row cover may be used to increase soil and air temperatures and ward off insects.
- Plant 1/4″ deepÂ
- Plant Spacing: 18-24″Â
- Row Spacing: 30-36″ or 24″ double rows on beds with 4-6′ centersÂ
Harvest & Storage – Harvest eggplants when the skin is glossy and a thumbprint will not leave an impression, if the seeds are brown fruit is over-ripe. Regular harvest increases the production of fruit. Store at 50-55ºF and 90% relative humidity. Will keep quality for up to one week.Â
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