{"product_id":"eggplant-black-beauty","title":"Eggplant | Black Beauty","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description rte\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Grow Black Beauty Eggplants?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic, large, deep purple-black bell-shaped fruits with high gloss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRich, creamy flesh that cooks up tender and flavorful\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbundant and reliable heavy yields on sturdy, bushy plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately 70–80 days to maturity from transplanting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrows best in full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately 40-50 seeds per packet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Grow Black Beauty Eggplants from Seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarden 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Eggplants in Canada\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMulch around the base of the plants to retain soil moisture and keep root zones warm during cooler summer nights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor detailed instructions covering seed starting, spacing, watering, fertilizing, harvesting, and pest management, read our \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/Eggplant_Growing_Guide_-_Caribou_Seed_Company.pdf?v=1791605097\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"How to Grow Eggplant in Canada | Complete Guide (PDF)\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHow to Grow Eggplant in Canada | Complete Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBlack Beauty Eggplant Growing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: left; width: 40%; border: none;\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: left; width: 60%; border: none;\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/botanical-name-icon.png?v=1790792176\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" style=\"display: block; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSolanum melongena \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/eggplant-icon.png?v=1790810750\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" style=\"display: block; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003eEggplant (Black Beauty)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/plant-cycle-icon.png?v=1790783388\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" style=\"display: block; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003eWarm-season annual tender fruit crop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/full-sun-icon.png?v=1790783388\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" style=\"display: block; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSun Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003eFull sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/maturity-icon.png?v=1790783388\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" style=\"display: block; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003eApproximately 70–80 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/seed-count-icon.png?v=1790783388\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" style=\"display: block; 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With their classic shape and exceptional culinary flavor, Black Beauty eggplants are a rewarding and essential addition to your Canadian vegetable patch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart your eggplants from seed indoors this season and enjoy watching them develop into a bountiful harvest of delicious fruits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Caribou Seed Company","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":58626262466863,"sku":null,"price":3.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 grams","offer_id":58626262499631,"sku":null,"price":8.25,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 grams","offer_id":58626262532399,"sku":null,"price":15.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/basket-of-black-beauty-eggplant-in-the-garden.png?v=1791607920","url":"https:\/\/www.caribouseedcompany.com\/products\/eggplant-black-beauty","provider":"Caribou Seed Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}