Eggplant Black Beauty
Solanum Melongena
Discover the round eggplant 'Black Beauty', a tasty and decorative variety. Easy to grow, it adds color and delicate flavor to your summer dishes. Start now and enrich your garden with this generous plant!
Description
Round Eggplant 'Black Beauty' — Solanum melongena
Introduction summary
The round eggplant 'Black Beauty' is a fruit vegetable with a mild, slightly sweet taste, valued for its tender flesh and smooth, shiny dark purple skin. Ideal for Mediterranean cuisine, easy to grow with a good summer yield.
Origins and botanical family
- Geographical origin: India and Southeast Asia
- Botanical family: Solanaceae
- Particularities: an old American variety known for its round, generous fruits
Botanical description and characteristics
- Mature height: 60 to 90 cm
- Growth habit: bushy, compact
- Foliage: large oval, hairy, dark green leaves
- Fruits: round, smooth, shiny dark purple skin, firm white flesh
Sowing and growing conditions
- Sowing period: February to April under cover
- Germination temperature: 22 to 28 °C
- Germination time: 7 to 14 days
- Sowing depth: 1 to 2 cm
- Plant spacing: 50 to 70 cm
- Row spacing: 70 to 90 cm
- Soil type: light, rich, well-drained, neutral to slightly acidic pH (6-7)
- Thinning: transplant after 2 true leaves, keep the strongest seedling
- Water needs: regular, not excessive
- Exposure: full sun, sheltered from wind
Maintenance and pruning
- Pinching: remove low shoots and damaged leaves
- Staking: recommended
- Prevention: against powdery mildew or fusarium: horsetail spray or garlic decoction
Harvest
- Harvest time: 80 to 90 days after sowing
- Signs of maturity: shiny, firm fruits 10-15 cm diameter
- Yield: 4 to 6 fruits per plant
- Storage: a few days in a cool place, avoid long refrigeration
Garden uses
- Location: warm, sunny areas
- Good companions: basil, beans, peas, marjoram
- Crop rotation: avoid solanaceae the following year in the same spot
Culinary and other uses
Perfect for grilling, stuffing, or ratatouille, this eggplant is mild and slightly free of bitterness. Rich in fiber and antioxidants, it adds a Mediterranean touch to your summer meals.
Anecdotes, ecology and additional benefits
Originating from Asia, the eggplant was once called "love apple." Its flowers attract pollinators, enhancing garden biodiversity.
Easy to grow, suitable for beginners and experienced gardeners alike. 'Black Beauty' is a reliable and tasty addition to any vegetable garden.
Features
- Common name : Eggplant Black Beauty
- Harvest : august to september
Expédition & livraison
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