Solanacées • Solanum melongena

Organic Black Eggplant

A dark flesh that stores the heat of the day, promising generous and sunny dishes.

$4.49

Number of seeds

The Black eggplant is a variety that immediately appeals to fans of this iconic crop. Highly ornamental and boasting vigorous growth, it stands out for its ability to adapt well to the climates of more northern regions, where eggplants typically require more heat and consistent conditions.

From the beginning of the season, it produces glossy, dark purple, egg-shaped fruits, generally measuring between 10 and 15 cm long. Smaller than those of the famous Black Beauty , they stand out for their particularly sweet and tender flesh, pleasant to work with in cooking without any marked bitterness when harvested at the right stage.

The plant itself is spectacular. Its ample foliage, traversed by clearly visible purple veins, creates a striking contrast with the large, bluish-purple flowers that appear before fruiting. At this stage, the Black eggplant becomes almost an ornamental plant in its own right, structuring the vegetable garden as much by its visual presence as by its promise of a harvest.

A rare variety exclusive to the incumbent , it should not be confused with Black Beauty , from which it is clearly distinguished by the size of its fruits, its relative earliness and its adaptation to cooler conditions.

• Sowing: Germination requires some experience

• Cultivation: Plant requiring special care

• Growing season: Very hot season

• Growth: Summer growth

Note: Start seedlings early indoors and maintain consistent warmth. Temperature fluctuations and irregular watering can lead to poor flowering or flower drop.

Black eggplant is a staple in many traditional cuisines. Grilled, roasted, braised, or simmered, it absorbs flavors and develops a meltingly tender texture. It is a key ingredient in iconic dishes such as ratatouille, moussaka, curries, and eggplant purées.

Lightly salted before cooking, it releases its excess water and reveals its full sweetness. This practice, while optional with modern varieties, remains appreciated in traditional cuisines.

Organic Black Eggplant

$4.49

$4.49

écoumene seeding advice

Seeding type

Indoor seeding

Germination time

7-10 days

Germination temperature

26° to 32° Celsius

Sowing depth

Sowing at a depth of 5 mm

Transplantation

Easy transplantation

Technical

Seeding in clusters

Growing conditions

Number of days to maturity

Harvest at ± 70 days

Hardiness zone

Zone-3b

Distance between plants

45 cm

Distance between rows

60 cm

Optimal brightness

Sun plant

Soil texture

Loose (silty) soil

Soil moisture

Cool, well-drained soil

Soil fertility

Plant very demanding in bacteria-dominant compost

optimal soil pH

Low acidic pH

Average plant height

55 cm

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